Porcelain/ Earthenware
A set of 12 Limoges Fish Plates
A set of twelve French Limoges porcelain fish plates in the shape of large scallop shells, each plate decorated with a fish and with whimsical seaweed patterns. Typical fine pottery work of the 'Porcelaines de Sologne' porcelain works. The undersides with the Limoges hallmarks. Area of Lamotte-Beuvron, Loire Valley, circa 1960...
$680
$680
A Barbotine 'Piglet' Jug
A 19th century French Art Nouveau period glazed Barbotine majolica water jug in the shape of a piglet. Typical work of the 'Manufacture de Orchies'. Area of Orchies, Northern France, circa 1880...
$320 $240
$320 $240
A Bust of the Madonna
An blue and ivory glazed majolica bust of the Madonna by Giuseppe Gambogi (Pisa 1862 – Florence 1938), an Italian sculptor operating in the area of Florence and specialising in the Neo Renaissance style. Signed on the plinth G. Gambogi. Area of Florence, circa 1900...
$480 $360
$480 $360
A French 'Jardiniere' Herb Planter
A French provincial salt glazed stoneware 'jardiniere' herb planter vase decorated with haut-relief carved mythological figures and bas-relief etched floral and foliate motifs in blue tonalities, on a pale grey background. Please note the wonderful blue colour of the decorations. Area of Alsace, France circa 1950...
$280 $210
$280 $210
A French Faience Hen
A vintage French faience hen hand painted in natural coloured glazes, standing on a clump of grass. Please note the wonderful compositions and colours. France, circa 1960...
$380 $285
$380 $285
A French Faience Woven Basket
An early 20th century French green Majolica platter in the shape of a woven basket designed to hold fruit, the two carrying handles in the shape of bunches of grapes. These platters represent highly skilled pottery, considering that they were double-fired and that the second firing compounded the risk of breakages. Area of Uzès, Southern France, circa 1930...
$420 $315
$420 $315
A French Fish Terrine Dish
A French glazed faience lidded dish, the fitted with a lid decorated with haut-relief modelled and hand painted fish, the body decorated with waves and seaweed patterns. Please note the handle, which is seaweed shaped. Designed to hold French patés and terrines. France, circa 1900...
$480 $360
$480 $360
A French Majolica "Pichet" Pitcher
A large 19th century French Brasserie majolica wine, cider and beer jug, decorated with painted patterns reminiscent of coopered timber jug (as in photo below). Area of Normandy, circa 1860...
$180 $135
$180 $135
A French Majolica Asparagus Pitcher
A 19th century French Art Nouveau period glazed 'Barbotine' majolica asparagus pitcher, wonderfully decorated with haut-relief and asparagus stalks bound together in a bunch. Please note the excellent colours of the glazes. Area of Luneville, Sarreguemines, Eastern France, circa 1880.This piece is currently able to be viewed at Michelle Kindness Design, 21A Beatty Ave, Armadale VIC...
$580 $435
$580 $435
