A late 1 9 th century Samson vase, in the manner of 18th century Sceaux faience , with a base that features three sea-putti with fishtail legs below a baluster form body that is decorated with floral swags and insects. Palette is in the typical, predominantly deep pink and green. […]
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ANTIQUE FRENCH FAIENCE SIGNED GIEN MAJOLICA FIGURALTWO HANDLE VASE PALATIAL SIZE. We are pleased to be offering this magnificent antique majolica two handle vase, decorated in a figural neoclassical, mythological motif and marked “GIEN FRANCE”. This amazing palatial size vase measures 21” High 8.5” Wide 6” Dia. Base 5 3/4” […]
An extremely rare and early depiction of ostrich riding. Figural Hausmaler grotesque teapot featuring a 5th-15th century (the middle ages) nobleman and his monkey riding an ostrich! Is this a Du Paquier? Leading porcelain experts claim this is Neptune and the spout is actually a dolphin or fish, but we […]