19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Barbotine Soldier Pitcher by Onnaing

This large Majolica water pitcher with back handle was crafted by Onnaing in Northern France, circa 1910. The colorful pitcher depicts the French collector assessor Camille Pelletan, sited on a sign which reads "Reforme Urgente". The antique ceramic jar...

This large majolica water pitcher with back handle was crafted by Onnaing in Northern France, circa 1910. The colorful pitcher depicts the French collector assessor Camille Pelletan, sited on a sign which reads "Reforme Urgente". The antique ceramic jar...

Decorate a wet bar with this charming, sculptural Majolica pitcher, crafted in Nimy Les Mons, Belgium circa 1890, the antique, barbotine jug similar to t...

Decorate a wet bar with this charming, sculptural Majolica pitcher; crafted by Onnaing circa 1890, the antique, barbotine jug features a smiling monk wit...

Majolica water jug or pitcher made by Onnaing in northern France. A colorful soldier dressed in a pre-1914 army uniform sits on a barrel.

barbotine pitcher "Le Mineur" N°797 in Onnaing earthenware Height: 23cm Base width: 15cm to report, a crack on the face

A rare and exceptionally handsome 1920s Majolica character mug by Sarreguemines, France, depicting a youthful Napoleon Bonaparte in vibrant color and exquisite detail. This beautifully modeled mug captures Napoleon with piercing gray eyes, a crisp red and green military uniform, and his iconic bicorne hat, rendered in classic French Majolica glaze. The interior reveals a luminous blue-green glaze, a hallmark of Sarreguemines’ artistry during the early 20th century. An example of this exact mug is held in the permanent collection of the Sarreguemines Museum, underscoring its importance as a collectible and its rarity on the market. The underside is clearly stamped: “Sarreguemines France, 461.” This piece is in excellent vintage condition, with only minor surface wear to the base and no chips, cracks, or repairs, a remarkable preservation for a nearly century-old ceramic. Character mugs, also known as face mugs or toby jugs, became highly collectible in the 19th and early 20th centuries, prized for their artistry and humor. Sarreguemines, one of France’s most renowned faience and Majolica manufacturers, produced some of the most refined and expressive examples. A Napoleon Bonaparte character mug is especially sought after, combining historical fascination, French patriotism, and the enduring legacy of one of Europe’s most iconic figures. This Napoleon Majolica mug...

Original faience pitcher dating from the early 20th century, made by the Sarreguemines factory, depicting a man’s head with expressive and caricatured features. This type of humorous...