Bowl or ashtray from Marcello Fantoni, Firenze (Florence), 1950’s. The upper part made of yellow clay with an orange coating, the base of brown clay. Heavily chamotted. Signed Fantoni, Italy and (possibly) a model number. Diameter "4¾/ 11,8 and height "2½/ 6,5 cm. Condition: fine.
This porcelain figurine was produced in Germany by Rosenthal in the 1950s. It has the artist’s signature, Fritz Heidenreich, impressed into the base. It had a 13 1/2 inch wing span and is 8 1/4 inches high. The figurine is expertly modeled by this highly renowned artist. This drake is hand painted in natural colors. His splendid plumage is finely detailed. The mallard is lifting up out of the water with powerful, swift wings...
Classical urn vase by Herend. The porcelain factory in Herend, Hungary, was founded in the 1820's and is still working. The urn is the raspberry red version of their Chinese Bouquet pattern, the mark indicates a date before 1980. No lid. Height "8¾/ 22,5 cm. Condition: fine.
Interesting plate or dish, diameter 10 7/8", about one inch deep, with "WADE 333 Calif-U.S.A." on the bottom. I am a fine art dealer so pottery, china and ceramics are not my specialty, but Wade of California it seems was a mid century operation in Southern California---a part of the rich tradition of California pottery. Condition is excellent with no chips...
This a Chinese Blue & white traditional painting of landscape, there are lines of calligraphy and date written as 1926,artist unknown, more of from anonymous artist or studio workshop painting from Chu San for decorative art, condition intact....please ask for more photos. Thank you
An elegant pair of Chinese Princess figurines designed by Barbara Loveday for Goldscheider porcelain for the New Jersey firm which operated from 1938-1950. Goldscheider began in Austria in 1885 where it operated until 1938 when Walter and Marcell Goldscheider emigrated from Austria to the United States and United Kingdom respectively...
Very fine Herend large triangle dish in the Queen Victoria pattern, green border, circa 1940. Still being produced, the earlier Herend pieces were hand painted with finer detail and a thicker hard paste porcelain body. This dish is trimmed in 24K gold. Size: 9 1/2" L. Condition is like new. One of a pair.
This really nice Wildfire tea or coffee cup and saucer were made by Hall China in the 1940s to 1950s. Both the cup and saucer are in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The Wildfire decoration and gold trim is all very good. They are signed on the back: SUPERIOR HALL QUALITY - THE GREAT AMERICAN TEA CO. - EST. 1866 - DINNERWARE - 85. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.
Very deco and unusual ceramic figure of three rooks; signed Franch with initials I.G., measures 8 1/2" tall x 5 1/2" wide, in perfect condition
Cute little B&G baby bird with its mouth open looking to be fed. Number 1852 and measuring 2 1/2" tall x 2 1/2" wide, it is in perfect condition.
Gallucci studio bowl
Raymond Gallucci - 20th century, Pa. studio potter
Student of Mantz
Collections - The Smithsonian Museum, The Philadelphia Museum of Art and the James Michener Museum
Exhibition - Ceramic Masterworks - at Moderne Gallery in Philadelphia - 2002
Hand thrown vase
Measures 5 1/4" tall
Incised signature
Excellent condition
This set of 6 porcelain tea cups and saucers was produced in Germany by Nymphenburg in the 1940s or 1950s. The saucers are 4 7/8 inches in diameter and the cups are 1 3/4 inches high. The fine translucent porcelain has a molded swirl pattern. They are hand painted with Dresden type floral painting in vivid colors.
Condition: Excellent
1920's Weller Pottery garden frog in coppertone and green glazes. In excellent condition, no cracks, no repairs, etc, it measures 5" long and 4" high. Incised signature on bottom reads: Weller Pottery
Aldo Londi for Bitossi: a massive stoneware vase, thinly applied glaze to the exterior a rhombic pattern of in orange and yellow with “volcanic” effects, and a glossy glaze to the interior. Aldo Londi was the artistic leader of Bitossi, the renowned Italian ceramic company. Marked 3030/537 and Italy. Height "7/ 18 cm. Condition: a few glaze flakes to the mouth rim (cf. pics).
The size of Figurine: 5" H x3 1/2" W x 2" D. This is Lovely Vintage Hummel Figurine, Boy w/violin and Puppy Dog. It is Made in W. Germany during period of 1958 - 1972. It has inscription signature of M. J. Hummel on the stand. The condition of Figurine is excellent. Please note the crackle glaze on figure is from original when the figure was in kiln and it is not forced crackle hairline. It was purchased in West Germany in 1970.
Rectangular gilt-edged pin with relief decoration in colours and gilt of a Dutchman in folk costume and a pink tulip in front of a weather mill. Impressed mark: Frode. Height "1½/ 4 cm. Condition: fine.
This porcelain and silver tea cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Freidrich Deusch silver company circa 1950. The set retains its original paper labels which cover the porcelain blank mark. The saucer is 6 inches in diameter and the cup is 2 inches high. A delightful design of hand painted birds and flowers is outlined in silver. It is a rare and desirable set to find.
Condition: Excellent
Beautiful tea set made by Coalport for Tiffany & Co., New York. The design is a white background heavily decorated in raised gold. It consists of an teapot, sugar, creamer, and 6 cups and saucers. One of the cups has a fairly large crack, and another has a very small crack. Those are the only damage to the set...