French faience scalloped-rim melonniere — a centerpiece or serving bowl — in Giens rare antique Mallows design, entirely hand-painted with colorful blooms. Colors include white, bordeaux, sapphire blue, sky, ochre, green and brown. Marked “Gien France” with a company mark used beginning in 1875. Near excellent antique condition. Note on […]
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This superb early to mid 19th century Gien style hand-painted faience box is most likely French and assumes a bun-shape with beautifully painted domed lid depicting an arab horseman and his servant approaching the keyhole gate of a walled middle eastern city. Measuring 2 1/2″ tall x 3 3/4″ in […]
Entirely hand-painted antique French armorial portrait plate in a spectacular color. Striking central image of a man in profile. Borders boast cartouches of a woman with a cherubic child, and a portrait of a Valkyrie, all surrounded by mythical birds. Beautiful stylized geometric inner and outer border designs. Signed “Gien” […]
Large antique Gien French faience pitcher, entirely hand-painted with cherubs, acanthus leaves and florals, all against a rather rare jet black background. Some 150 years old, it is in mint antique condition. Marked with the Gien castle mark used from 1871 through 1875. Dimensions: 6.5″L x 6″W x 8.75H. The […]
FRENCH FAIENCE MAJOLICA GIEN POLYCHROME PAINTED JARDINIERE CACHEPOT. 14.5″ x 8.5″ x 5. Some surface discoloration-paint peel / no chip – no crack. Please check enlarged photos for more condition detail. Colors may vary slightly depending on your monitor settings. PLEASE VIEW ALL PHOTOGRAPHS AS THEY FORM AN IMPORTANT PART […]
Antique Gien French faience centerpiece bowl in the company’s Italian Renaissance design. Entirely hand-painted with cherubs, mythical beings, crowns and swords, bunting and curlicues, and blue and yellow border decorations. Marked “Gien” with marks used by the company beginning in 1875. Very good antique condition. Note on condition: This bowl […]
Spectacular antique French armorial portrait plate in a glorious color palette. Striking central image of a man in profile. Borders boast cartouches of a woman with a cherubic child and a portrait of a Valkyrie, all surrounded by mythical birds. Beautiful stylized geometric inner and outer border designs. Dimensions: 11.5D. […]
Earthenware oil lamp from Gien Renaissance model d shells satyr, arabesques and cherubs. Bronze base and collar. Top without glass 46 cm – 1.5012 kg. Earthenware in perfect condition, deformations and splits of the copper parts. The item “GIEN Model Renaissance Antique Lamp Oil Oil Faience 19th” is in sale […]
Antique French Faience Gien Pen Tray, Beautiful Grotesque Renaissance Beautiful. On offer is this beautiful antique French faience pen tray made by Gien decorated in a grotesque pattern, rare to find on this particular item. Please see many more photographs below. Measures approximately 9½ long, 3 wide, ¾ deep. Absolutely […]