French Bisque Porcelain
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Antique 1880s European Porcelain
Porcelain
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Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique 1850s French Empire Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century French Other Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Candelabras
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Vases
Porcelain
Antique 1820s French Restauration Decorative Baskets
Porcelain, Sèvres
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Busts
Porcelain
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Urns
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique 1870s American High Victorian Shadow Boxes
Porcelain
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Antique Late 19th Century French Statues
Antique Late 19th Century French Statues
Antique 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
20th Century French Neoclassical Busts
Porcelain
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 1880s French Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Porcelain
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Porcelain
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 1810s French Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century French Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Porcelain
Marble
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Porcelain
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 1790s French Romantic Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Porcelain
20th Century French Art Deco Urns
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Sculptures
Porcelain
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
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How Much is a French Bisque Porcelain?
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Porcelain is created from a mix of specific materials that is then heated at between 2,200 and 2,600 degrees Fahrenheit. Kaolin is the primary material from which porcelain is made (although clay minerals might only account for a small proportion of the whole). Afterward, it is glazed to give a luxe finish. Unglazed porcelain is called bisque. Shop a range of antique and vintage porcelain items on 1stDibs.
- What is French porcelain called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024What French porcelain is called depends on its type. Prior to 1765, porcelain made in France was not true porcelain, as it lacked kaolin clay. These early pieces are soft-paste porcelain or pâte tendre. After the discovery of kaolin near Limoges, France, French artisans were able to produce true porcelain, which is called hard paste or pâte dure. You may also see French porcelain referred to by the region from which it originated. Examples include Sèvres porcelain, Limoges porcelain, Chantilly porcelain and Vincennes porcelain. Explore a diverse assortment of French porcelain wares on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024One way to identify French porcelain marks is to take a photo with your smartphone or tablet and then perform a reverse image search. Often, doing so will allow you to quickly determine the maker. If this approach fails, explore trusted online resources with photographs of the markings associated with various French makers, such as the crowned N of Sèvres and the H Co. insignia of Haviland. Another option is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer perform the identification for you. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of French porcelain.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024Yes, some French porcelain is worth something. Specifically, there is a demand for some Limoges and Sèvres porcelain pieces, especially those produced by well-known makers, such as Haviland Co. and Deshoulières. In addition to maker and style, the type, age and condition of a French porcelain piece play a role in determining its value. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can give you an estimate of how much a particular piece is worth. Shop a large collection of French porcelain on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024To identify French Limoges porcelain marks, refer to trusted online resources. There are dozens of markings associated with Limoges porcelain. By comparing the marks on your piece to images shared online, you can determine if your piece is a Limoges. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Explore a range of Limoges porcelain on 1stDibs.
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