ANCIENT CERAMICS

China, Late XX Century

Tianqiuping vase decorated with celestial scene of Chinese immortals in a castle surrounded by their acolytes. Apocryphal Qianlong mark under the base.

China, Qianglong Era 1736-1795

A saucer painted in blue underglaze with a landscape of populated islands, castles and trees in the centre. The edge with an intricate geometric pattern interrupted by stylised flowers and butterflies.

Italy, Late XVIII Century

Polychrome majolica tray from the Veneto area decorated with high fire with cobalt blue, copper green, antimony yellow on tin glaze. Mixtilinear edge outlined in brown.

Italy, Early XX Century

Majolica painting made up of three tiles depicting the Virgin Mary with Jesus Child. At the bottom, a monogram with the intertwined letters "FM", probably the initials of the unidentified ceramist. The tiles are mounted on a wooden board.

Germany, Mid XIX Century

Pair of porcelain figurines depicting a couple of young musicians in a flower garden. Under the base, the manufacturer's mark.

Italy 1930s

Lustered majolica vase with a globular body. It features medallions with noble portraits surrounded by vegetal racemes and winged griffins in the center of the body. Under the base is the manufacturer's mark.

France Early 1900s

Pair of French ceramic amphorae with lobed spout and saddled handles in gilded antimony. Polychrome floral decoration on the globular body.

France, Mid XX Century

Pair of porcelain vases, probably Sèvres manufacture. Base and uprights in bronze, the body in cobalt blue porcelain has a medallion in the center decorated with gallant scenes. Decoration not entirely done by hand, retouched decal.

England, XX Century

Johnson Brothers Rose Chintz Porcelain Coffee Service for 12. The service includes: 1 coffee pot, 1 sugar bowl, 1 milk jug and 12 cups with saucers.

Italy, Early XX Century

Pair of vases in the shape of a two-handled jar, in polychrome high-fired majolica. A Renaissance-style Raphaelesque decoration, with masks and winged griffins, covers the entire surface of the vases. On the back they feature a medallion with a coat of arms.

Spain, Late XIX Century

Polychrome majolica bowl in shades of ochre, blue and green with geometric decoration. Light ribbing of the body. Monogram painted on the outer edge.

Italy, Late XIX Century

Round ceramic serving plate with shaped edge and floral decoration "Vecchia Lodi". Mark on the back: "Vecchia Lodi Società Ceramica Richard".

France, Late XX Century

Magnificent celadon-colored porcelain service painted with polychrome decoration depicting Koi carp and flowers of Chinese inspiration from the Kiang She period. The service consists of a soup tureen, 1 bowl with 11 small bowls, 5 serving plates, 12 soup plates, 12 dinner plates and 12 fruit plates. Manufacturer's mark printed under the base.

Italy, Mid XIX Century

Majolica plate with polychrome decoration in shades of yellow and green. An architectural subject is depicted in the hollow while a wave motif runs along the brim.

France 1960s

Group of eight marine-themed sculptures in polychrome ceramic. Some of them are designed for electrification. Imprinted or painted manufacturer's mark.

France, 1960s

Group of seven sculptures with a marine theme in polychrome ceramic. Some of them are designed for electrification.

Italy, Late XX Century

Polychrome porcelain sculpture depicting the Roman goddess Aurora with cupids on a chariot drawn by a pair of prancing horses. Signature of the author engraved on the front, manufacturer's mark printed on the base.

Italy, Late XX Century

Polychrome porcelain sculpture depicting motherhood. Bronze base with shell-shaped feet. Engraved signature of the author and painted manufacturer's mark on the base.

China, Qing Era (1644-1911)

Porcelain centerpiece composed of nine saucers of various shapes and decorated with polychrome enamels with scenes of courtly life. China, late Qing period (1644-1911).

France, Early XX Century

Pair of blue porcelain vases with gilded bronze elements and chiselled plant and Greek motifs.

France, 1960s

Group of eight marine-themed sculptures in polychrome ceramic. Some of them are designed for electrification. Imprinted or painted manufacturer's mark.

Germany, First Half XX Century

Polychrome porcelain sculpture depicting Napoleon Bonaparte in a domestic scene. The phrase "Chut papa dort" is engraved on the edge of the base. Manufacturer's mark printed on the back.