Terracotta Decorative Objects

This rare French Art Deco sculpture, titled Leda and the Swan, was created by French artist Gabriel Beauvais during the 1920s. Made of terracotta and finished with an elegant crackle...

This exceptional 1930s traditional Sicilian Teste di Moro vase is a remarkable testament to rustic sicilian folk art, completely hand-crafted from raw, ungla...

Beautifully glazed handmade stoneware candle sconce manufactured by Danish Knabstrup in the 1950s. Raw rectangular ceramic piece with a shiny crackle glaze front in pastel mint, turq...

A delightful 19th-century French terracotta bowl, hand-thrown and finished with a warm honey-colored glaze that highlights its rustic character.Wear consistent with age and use

A refined example of French Art Deco sculpture, this elegant terracotta bust by Jean-Charles Guéro was created in France during the 1920s. Depicting a graceful young woman with beautifully stylized features, the sculpture embodies the timeless elegance, balance, and modern refinement that define the finest French decorative arts of the Art Deco era. Signed "Guéro" on the reverse, it is an authentic work that will appeal to collectors seeking rare and original French sculptures. Expertly modeled in terracotta, the bust reveals the artist’s sensitivity to form through its flowing lines, delicate facial expression, and harmonious proportions. The warm natural color and finely textured surface enhance its sculptural presence, making it equally suitable for a sophisticated interior or an important Art Deco collection. Measuring 14.4 inches high (36.5 cm), 12.2 inches wide (31 cm), and 7.1 inches deep (18 cm), this sculpture offers an ideal display size for a console, pedestal, library, or mantel. It remains in excellent vintage condition, preserving the crisp modeling and elegant character intended by the sculptor. Jean-Charles Guéro is appreciated for blending classical inspiration with the clean, geometric aesthetic of the 1920s, producing works distinguished by their quiet sophistication and enduring appeal. This bust reflects the artistic transition toward modernity that made French Art Deco internationally influential. An exceptional acquisition for collectors of French Art Deco sculpture, 1920s terracotta...

i love these greenglazed terra cotta urns/vases ... this one is the largest one on the picture, the one with the flowers in ... can be used indoors as well as outdoors ... it can be ...

Great piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful green color, France, circa 1850. Good but weathered condition.

A charming terracotta Dalmatian sculpture attributed to the renowned Marioni manufactory of Florence, marked made in Italy, celebrated for its distinctive decorative ceramics and art...

Terracotta Majolica Cat Bavent Normandy. H / 7.2inches , L / 4.3 by 3.5 inches.

Two-handled hand-coiled terracotta jar from southern Morocco, the colour of burnt umber, with a pinched, stitched seam circling the shoulder. Decades of oil and smoke in a village ki...

Large vintage Talavera hand painted studio ceramic Rooster - featuring a typical brightly colored multi pattern design - unsigned - Mexico - circa 1980's. Excellent/mint vintage con...

A finely sculpted terracotta head of a goddess, probably Demeter. Her soft, subtle smile and almond-shaped eyes are characteristic of the Late Archaic style and suggest a date of pro...

Exceptionally modeled terracotta bust of a female beauty in neoclassical robes set upon circular marble socle. 24 by 16 by 9 inches. Unsigned. 41 lbs.

Large and elegant hand painted terracotta sculpture of a sitting dog (English Setter). Great decorative piece for a living room or entry hall. Very good condition, no chips or dam...

Hand-coiled terracotta amphora from the pre-Sahara of southern Morocco, its twin looped handles rising to a neck darkened by decades of smoke. The pale body carries crossed motifs an...

Spanish Andalusian Olive Oil Handled Jar in Terracotta _______________________________________________________________________ Hand-made terracotta preserving pot or jar with handles...

An outstanding statue of an Italian Pug Dog made of glazed and hand-painted terracotta. Perfect, lifelike, and life-size representations of this loving creature, faithful, affectiona...

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A superb 19th century French Provençal green glazed terracotta olive jar or urn. These jars were used for storing and preserving olive oil. It would be beautiful with a bouquet of fl...

Large Terracotta Majolica Squirrel signed Bavent Normandy. H / 13.5 inches , L / 10.5 by 6.5 inches.

Antique hand crafted and unique stoneware jug with a square belly and round base. The jug comes with a round screw cap. Possibly Balkan area or Italy, around 1800s to 1900. Beautiful...

Great authentic and extremely rare piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful weathered and an amazing and almost impossible to find blue color France, circa 1850 Good but weather...

Add a touch of charm to your home with this exquisite ceramic Terracotta Pug or French Bulldog sculpture. This piece captures the playful spirit of the beloved breed with intricate d...

Rimini Blue Bitossi Aldo Londi Bowl, Glazed Ceramic Italian midcentury Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini blue glazed ceramic circular bowl. Italy, 1950-19...

Add a touch of charm to your home with this exquisite ceramic Terracotta English Bulldog sculpture. This piece captures the playful spirit of the beloved breed with intricate detaili...

An antique terracotta jar in grand scale ,with beautiful aged patina two side handles, the third one is missing. Good condition even though the ...

French Coquillage Shellwork Amphora Vase, Cabinet of Curiosities Object, Turn of the 20th Century French shellwork amphora dating to the turn of the 20th century, covered with hundr...

Italian midcentury Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini blue ceramic centerpiece bowl, Italy, 1950-1960s. Unusual large scale 14,17 in diameter Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Bl...

An antique Mediterranean Peloponnese olive oil jar with the typical handcrafted ribbed Nekuma decoration on its round bodice. The rim has a warm honey glaze. These antique garden pot...

A delightful 19th-century French terracotta bowl, hand-thrown and finished with a warm honey-colored glaze that highlights its rustic character.Wear consistent with age and use

A charming Gnathian pelike, with the obverse featuring a female head turned to the left, scrolling floral tendrils to either side, framing the central scene are a row of dots and ovo...

'Rimini blu' glazed ceramic vase on sterling silver pedestal. Designed by Aldo Londi for by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s. This eye-catching vase is made of blue glazed ceramic with engraved patterns surrounding the central part. Its gorgeous shades of blue and the geometric design of the patterns make this vase a highly decorative piece from the Mid-Century Modern period. Rare find due to the sterling silver base. Measures: 20,5 cm height x 16 cm diameter // 8,07 in height x 6,29 in diameter About Bitossi (Manufacturer) Like a Fellini movie, the ceramics of this famed Italian company embody a creative spectrum that ranges from the playful and earthy to the high-minded and provocative. Based in Florence, Bitossi Ceramiche draws on craft traditions that date back to the 1500s. These find expression in the artisanal vases and animal figures by the firm’s longtime art director Aldo Londi, as well as the colorful...

Large Dümler & Breiden West German Ceramic Bowl / Cachepot with Sgraffito Décor, 1950s A very beautiful and sculptural large ceramic bowl or cachepot by Dümler & Breiden, ha...

Large hand-coiled terracotta water jar from the pre-Sahara of southern Morocco, painted in natural slip with crossed motifs and fan devices set between incised lines, and a hatched b...

"Greyhounds" Bruno Tornati Italy, 1930 Silvered Earthenware Black tinted wood base "Returned" signed Excellent condiction Sculpture in perfect condition.

A rare and highly evocative European memento mori terracotta sculpture depicting a human skull resting upon a rocky outcrop, entwined with serpents and surmounted by a distinctive lock of hair. Dating from the late 17th to early 18th century, the piece is likely of German origin. Beautifully modelled and painted in naturalistic tones, the skull is rendered in warm earthy hues, contrasting with the dark green serpents that coil through and around the cranium. The rocky base is finished in rich brown tones, enhancing the sculpture's dramatic presence and symbolic depth. Memento mori, Latin for “remember that you must die,” was a powerful artistic and philosophical motif throughout Europe, serving as a reminder of the transience of earthly life and the certainty of mortality. Here, the skull embodies death, decay, and the fleeting nature of human existence, while the entwined serpents symbolise transformation, renewal, healing, and the eternal cycle of life. Together they create a compelling allegory of mortality and rebirth, where death itself becomes a gateway to regeneration. A striking and unusual example of early European memento mori art...

An exceptional large 18th C. terracotta vessel from northern Portugal. Originally used for the storage of oil/wine. Heavily patinated & heavily textured.

Terracotta pitcher with a rounded body at the base, a defined waist, and a tall neck ending in a pouring spout shaped like a bird’s beak. It features a sturdy side handle organically...

Found in France, these flower pots with metal tole flowers date from the early 1920s. Terracotta pots filled with cement and arrangements of heavy t...

Spanish mid-century ceramic vase - signed Punter - hand painted Domingo Punter. A ceramist of the 1950s, domingo punter comes from a family of potters-...

This 19th-century French Tian bowl is a classic example of rustic Provençal pottery, once an essential kitchen vessel in southern France. Handcrafted ...

This anthropomorphic vase is made entirely by hand and painted in a Ivory matte monochrome tint, rich in natural pigments and resin binders that provide intense color depth. The piec...

Classic early 1960s Italian Boxer Majolica dog statue figurine. Nice addition to your room or entry hall. It is approx. 32 inches high, 20 inches wide and 13 inches deep. Made of Ma...

Beautiful Cheetah - Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available. Signed "made i...

One of a kind black terracotta Greek tragedy decorative mask. French art from the 50's. In good vintage condition. Minor dent on the back. Holes are present in order for the mask...

An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow glaze. Minor losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in the French cou...

Art Nouveau studio pottery vase - wheel thrown terracotta - clear green glaze with blue opalescent splash - unsigned - country of origin unknown - early 20th century. Excellent vi...

Hand made hand painted and glazed terracotta statue of a rooster. This rooster has great personality! He is perched upon some long bladed grasses and looks like the "cock of the w...

Handmade terracotta preserving pot or jar with handles from Segovia, Spain, 1930s Two traditional Spanish ceramic 'orza'. Unglazed exterior with handles at both sides and green and ...

French sculpture from the first half of the 20th century. An Art Deco artwork in chiseled terracotta depicting a reclining nude female figure with a German Shepherd at her side, of b...

Vintage Italian Terracotta Persian cat in a formal sitting position. Highly textured, deeply sculpted long fur. Piercing blue eyes.

Attention dog lovers ... Vintage life-sized circa 1960 made in Italy, very detailed terracotta gray Schnauzer dog statue or sculpture. Unmarked.

This 19th-century Spanish pottery jar beautifully captures the rustic charm and artisanal craftsmanship of the Mediterranean region. Handcrafted from terracotta, it features a warm o...

A traditional double-handled terracotta cooking olla with a rich, aged patina. The exterior features a raw, matte terracotta finish, while the rim and interior are glazed, making it ...

This 19th-century terracotta jar originates from the Balkan Peninsula, a region celebrated for its centuries-old ceramic traditions. Hand-thrown and fired in local kilns, the vessel ...

Pair of Italian glazed terracotta parrot statues. This stunning large pair of Italian glazed terra cotta macaw parrots are executed in vibrant colors of ...

Unique and organic shape featuring a stunning hand-crafted textures giving a touch of elegance to any space. Each piece is the work of individual artisan, making each piece one-of-a-...

English Pug Dog Sculpture In Painted Terracotta, Early 20th Century This engaging figural sculpture depicts a stout, alert pug modeled in a forward-stepping stance, its compact body...

Impressive large vintage Moroccan lidded urn handcrafted in terra cotta and decorated in distinctive Mediterranean colors under glaze, featuring elaborate jewelry like metalwork and ...

Unique and organic shape featuring a stunning hand-crafted textures giving a touch of elegance to any space. Each piece is the work of individual artisan, making each piece one-of-a-...