C19th. continental European porcelain sucrier pot

Archives: Decorative Art: Ceramics: German Pre 1900: item #727582
a242

A beautifully decorated European porcelain sucrier base painted in enamels and gilded. There is an underglaze blue mark to the base.

Dating from the mid C19th., it measures 5 inches (12.7 cms) across the handles.

There is some wear to the gilding on the high points of the handles. It is in good condition. It would probably have had a lid.

Iga Chaire by Tsujimura Shiro

Archives: Decorative Art: Ceramics Contemporary: item #727185

Tsujimura Shiro is one of only a few ceramic artists to have a solo exhibition at the Chado Shiryokan in Kyoto; a deep acknowledgment of his Tea utensil mastery. We've offered quite a few of Tsujimura's Tea utensils over the years, yet this is the first chaire-Tea caddy. It's in an Iga style and has varied 'landscapes' over the form of ash glaze and 'clay flavor.' On top is a bone lid with a burnt line added. In perfect condition with a signed box, 10.6cm.tall with lid on, signed on side.

Royal Winton Julia Salt Shaker Vintage Chintz

Archives: Decorative Art: Ceramics: English Pre 1950: item #726309

Salt Shaker made by Royal Winton Grimwades, England, in the Julia pattern. It is beautifully shaped with a metal lid and would have been made post 1943. Measurement: 3 1/2 inches high

Condition: Excellent including metal lid (no chips, cracks, hairlines, restoration or even crazing - inside bottles is unstained and most likely never been used) ... Click for details

Gunnar Nylund, Rorstrand Vase, Haresfur Glaze, 1950s

Archives: Decorative Art: Ceramics: Scandinavian Pre 1960: item #725210
1962

Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand vase. Excellent haresfur glaze with a subtle vertical stripe. The vase, model AXZ is 6 inches tall and in excellent condition and dates to the 1950s. Lovely piece.

MAGNIFICENT RARITY, SHELF CAKES FRENCH SEVRES PORCELAI

Archives: Decorative Art: Ceramics: French Pre 1900: item #725020

Gorgeous and remarkable shelf in cakes in three porcelaine trays of Sevres french royal factory. Known as, silent servant. Date from 1852. The quality of this item is simply wonderful, the patterns hand painted which adorn trays are of a rare execution, accomplished with an extrème thoroughness. The whole item is emphasized by gilding in fine gold which almost kept all their freshness. The bol of the item also constituted by porcelain part, put together by means of a bronze axis, adjusted to pe... Click for details

Huge Crystalline Vase by Mathies Schwarze

Archives: Decorative Art: Ceramics: German Contemporary: item #724722
MS4

This huge crystalline ceramic vase by Mathies Schwarze is 19 inches tall. Hand thrown by this master potter, who trained in Germany with some of the most preeminent ceramic artists, he has been working since the 1960s and now has his own school as well. It is glazed in a variety of dark blues, ochres and browns.

Mathies' work has appeared in numerous competitions and is in several museums and private collections wo... Click for details

Roseville Pottery Donatello Compote circa 1915

Archives: Decorative Art: Ceramics: American Pre 1920: item #724445

Roseville Pottery compote form in the Donatello pattern, circa 1915, Ohio origin. Features relief of cherubs in a wide band. Matte Glazes of Brown and Green. Stands 4" high, 5 inches wide. Some degree of crazing within the compote form itself as well as base underside. No chips or cracks.

2 Crystalline Ceramic Vases by Mathies Schwarze

Archives: Decorative Art: Ceramics: German Contemporary: item #724149
MS11,MS1

Lovely crystalline glazed ceramic vases by Mathies Schwarze. A master potter, who trained in Germany with some of the most preeminent ceramic artists, he has been working since the 1960s and now has his own school as well. The vase on the left has a pale green background decorated with a crystalline design. Beautiful shape with a lovely thin neck and wonderful decor. It is 9 1/2 inches tall and 24 inches in diameter. Signed on the base. ... Click for details

Large Studio Pottery Vases by Mathies Schwarze

Archives: Decorative Art: Ceramics: German Contemporary: item #724143
MS55,MS8

Very tall and substantial, wonderfully glazed studio pottery vase by Mathies Schwarze. A master potter, who trained in Germany with some of the most preeminent ceramic artists, he has been working since the 1960s and now has his own school as well. The vase is glazed in beautiful shades of dark reds, rusts and hints of green. A considerable and weighty piece, it is 14 1/2 inches tall and about 17 inches in diameter at the widest point. Signed on the base and dated for 2005. Mathies' work... Click for details

Art Deco porcelain nude figurine Dresden Germany

Archives: Decorative Art: Ceramics: German Pre 1940: item #723963
870

This spectacular Art Deco nude figurine is fully hallmarked; (crossed swords with letters at handles MB and "Germany Dresden" below swords, and another name, possibly artist, which I can't make out), is associated with Ernst Bohne & Soehne which was sold to Albert Stahl & Co. Mark "Dresden" was often used to specify the place were it was sold. This lovely figurine is 9.5" high, 6" wide and 4" deep. Condition is excellent.