Bay Area - Porcelain

The magical atmosphere of the hidden places of the Ottoman Sultans this is what this collection represents Come and join in this mythologigal then uniq...

Pair of diminutive red Staffordshire Spaniels, circa 1860, Each one exceptionally painted with expressive faces.

Serving bowl with handles is hand decorated with gold rims and gold borders of abstract leaf designs on cobalt blue and white background. The handles and rim are done in solid gold, ...

Waylande Gregory Art Deco ceramic rooster sculpture, glazed, 1940s, USA Literature: Folk, Thomas, Waylande Gregory: Art Deco Ceramics and th...

A Fine 19th Century Hand-painted Sevres Porcelain Cabinet Plate & Saucer Circa 1770 Origin: France Plate Depth: 10" Width: 10" He...

A large pair of English Staffordshire style ceramic figures of orange and white seated spaniel dogs with gold chain leashes. Their two front legs are separated, a more delicate, ther...

Set of five porcelain cups, one kettle and one tray by Paul Kiss for Georges Bastard Paris, France. Measures: 5 cups (1 cup is missing in the photos): 4 cm diameter x 4.5 cm height....

Vintage set of cup and saucer features Vieux Paris decor in green colorway on thin, semi-translucent porcelain. The pattern consists of cornflowers in blue, purple and gold colors, ...

Stunning Limoges porcelain dinnerware set by renowned French maker Haviland, known for its timeless craftsmanship and elegance. This set features a classic twisted relief design, cha...

This outstanding hand painted 19th century French ceramic charger was made by Hautin Boulenger & Cie at Creil & Montereau. The highly detailed Aesthetic Movement charger features polychrome decoration depicting a Japanese quail perched in a flowering cherry tree bearing vivid green foliage. The bird's gaze is fixed on a colorful butterfly with intricately patterned wings which is located off to one side. The image is set on a gilt ground which bears a series of repeating raised gilt motifs. The charger's shoulder is finished in cobalt blue with stylized gilt hearts separated by light blue floral and foliate elements. The 4lb 11oz charger bears an impressed mark used by Creil et Montereau between 1876-1884. The foot rim is not pierced. This beautifully executed hand painted French charger...

This is a wonderful pair of hand painted porcelain figures in the Dresden style, dating from the last quarter of the 20th century. This delightful pair features a woman and a man standing tall in grace, adorned in classical garb and holding a basket of lovely flowers at their hands. They are depicted with absolutely fantastic attention to detail. These figures are a perfect addition to your existing collection or a good set to start your own porcelain collection. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition. Dimensions in cm: Height 37 x Width 19 x Depth 15 Dimensions in inches: Height 1 foot, 3 inches x Width 7 inches x Depth 6 inches Dresden Porcelain - A King's Obsession In the early 1700s, King Augustus II, prince elector of Saxony, held goldsmith Johann Bottger prisoner and commissioned him to create gold. Bottger instead discovered the method of creating porcelain, a favored and valuable item in the king's eyes. The king announced to Europe in 1710 that he would open a porcelain manufactory in Dresden. He instead opened one at nearby Albrechtsburg castle. Espionage was rampant, and the king guarded his porcelain secret, even though it meant imprisoning workers within the castle walls. By 1720, the secret was leaked and porcelain producers popped up in Vienna and Venice. Dresden Porcelain adopted Saxon crossed swords in under-glaze blue as its distinguishing mark. In 1736, the porcelain manufactory produced the "Swan Service...

A Bite of Wit: Fornasetti's Python A L'Orange for Fleming Joffe Piero Fornasetti and the Recipe for the Absurd This remarkably witty porcelain recipe plate, Python A L'Orange, is a...