Earthenware Animal Sculptures

French Majolica Rat Pitcher Poet Laval, circa 1900. The rat wear a jacket and hold an umbrella.

A vintage French Majolica glazed Absinthe water pitcher formed as a rooster, St. Clément, circa 1940-1950. The Gallic rooster, in French: le coq gaulois, i...

A superb antique French majolica barbotine pig waiter pitcher by Onnaing, circa 1880. This delightful pitcher is designed as the "maitre d'hotel" or butler pig ready to serve, hand p...

An outstanding Italian Greyhound statue in glazed and hand painted terracotta. Perfectly placed on a pedestal stylized as a cushion, lifelike ...

Large Palissy wall platter a large catshark on the center surrounded by four fishs, two frogs, two crawfishs, two lizards, shells and different greens plants, circa 1900, this platte...

French Majolica vase signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1890. Height / 11 inches. Fleur de lis and pink flowers. At the end of 19th century, Choisy le roi was one of the most important cer...

French Majolica elephant pitcher signed Sarreguemines, circa 1900.

A charming Tang dynasty painted pottery figure of a horse and mounted noble rider. TL tested by Oxford Authentication. The horse portrayed standing fours...

An enchanting terracotta sculpture of a dolphin or koi carp, attributed to the renowned Marioni manufactory in Florence and bearing the hand-signed "Made in Italy" mark. Marioni is c...

A French faience whimsical pique-fleur bud vase in the form of a seated pig. Hand-painted with floral motif in typical colors of Desvres pottery in shades of blue, green, yellow, and...

Aqua Turquoise Majolica Turtle Clement Massier, circa 1890.

A 19th Century French Desvres faience whimsical salamander figurine by Fourmaintraux Freres. Hand-painted in typical colors of Desvres pottery in shades of blue, yellow, and red on w...

Tang Dynasty Earthenware Horse Circa 618–907 CE This Tang dynasty earthenware horse retains traces of its original white pigment, a feature rarely preserved on sculptures of this pe...

Pair of French Majolica Rooster & Hen attributed to George Dreyfus Circa 1890. Hen : H / 8" ,5.5" by 3" Rooster : H / 10" , 5.5" by 3"

Beautiful figure of two dachshund puppies from the well-known Karlsruhe Majolika Manufactory. Marked on the bottom '5338', the production number. On the bottom we see the coat of arm...

Large French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pate Tureen circa 1950.

Portugese Caldas da Rainha Palissy lobster wall plaque, circa 1930. Decorated with mussels, shells and seaweed. Has no structural issues and is...

Majolica white swan jardinière Nimy, circa 1900. A real treasure for the ceramics' collector. Small chip to top rim not visible during use see photo. Please don't hesitate to get i...

French country majolica rooster tureen, circa 1950 signed Caugant.

Large French Majolica dog wall pocke Delphin Massier. Height / 8.5 inches. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. The Massier family produced di...

Scarce large "Pondus the Penguin" bank made from red earthenware pottery by Danish factory Knabstrup, circa 1960s. This is a charming and very collectible piece that is in very good ...

French Majolica frog with purple and pink fan signed Jerome Massier, circa 1900.

Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950. High relief of 2 fishs, seaweeds, shells, crab, oyster. Nautical style. 10 inches diameter  

Figural card holder, of hand painted terracotta with faience glaze. Fashioned as a mouse, dressed as a tray-holding, monocoled butler, standing on hind legs on a round marbleized pli...

Oval Majolica Palissy Fish Platter Vallauris, circa 1950 Fishs, lemon,starfish,shells,seaweeds. From Provence. Length / 11.5 inches on 7.8 inches,...

Rare 19th century French ducks tureen signed Sarreguemines, circa 1890.

- Hand built decorative horse sculpture - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - decorative motifs painted with a goat hair brush made by the potter to apply natu...

French Majolica Elephant Delphin Massier, circa 1890. Measures: Height / 5.4 inches. Length / 6.7 inches.

Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950. High relief of fish, seaweeds, lemon, starfish. Nautical style. Measure: 11" diameter.  

French Majolica pheasant tureen from Caugant, circa 1950.

Beautiful figurine by Arvid Knöppel, in the form of a deer head, made in earthenware. Lovely attention to detail. Mounted on a square, wooden base.

Large French Majolica duck in flight wall pocket Delphin Massier, circa 1890. Height / 11.8 inches. Lenght / 15.5 inches. Depth / 6 inches.

Vintage ceramic sculpture features tabby cat or kitten, resting on the pillow with its head slightly lifted and turned to a side. The figurine is decorated with majolica glaze with h...

Majolica chick egg cup signed George Dreyfus Paris Circa 1890.

Large oval Majolica Palissy wall platter Vallauris, circa 1950. Large fishes, lobster, seaweeds, shells. From Provence. Measures: Length / 22.5 inches on 9 inches, height / 2.5 inche...

Large Rare White Faience Cat Art Deco Jacques Adnet. Made by Henri Delcourt a Boulogne (1917-1935) for the Maitrise. Signed Adnet and Henri Delcourt.           

This Scandinavian Modern earthenware hedgehog from the 1960s exudes charm with its glazed zigzag pattern on beige fur. The unglazed brown face adds a distinctive touch to its feature...

French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pate Tureen circa 1950.

Pair of Continental faience dogs, Belgian, circa 1785.

Exceptional Portuguese Caldas da Rainha Palissy majolica crab wall plaque or decorative plate from the 1950s, beautifully handcrafted in the celebrated naturalistic style associated ...

A great looking late 19th century French pig sculpture in earthenware from Bavent in Normandy. The pig of different shades of white as well as its expressive look testifies to the quality of its craftsmanship. In perfect and original condition with a great patina. The dimensions are: Height: 29cm (11.4in) Width: 52cm (20.5in) Depth: 20cm (7.9in) In good antique condition throughout with minor signs of age. The earthenware sculpture remain in good, clean condition. The antique pig...

Large ceramic sculpture features tabby cat or kitten, sitting with its head turned to a side. The figurine is decorated with majolica glaze with hand-painted black markings on white...

French Majolica dog wall pocket signed Delphin Massier. Height / 7.3 inches. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. The Massier family produced ...

Large Majolica turtle fountain signed Sarreguemines, circa 1890. Form 913. At the end of 19th century it's not unusual to find in the rich houses thi...

Regal Guardians: A True Pair of Ralph Wood Type Pearlware Lions 1780-1800 This magnificent true pair of pearlware pottery figures—a majestic lion and its powerful lioness—exemplifies the high-quality decorative output of late 18th-century Staffordshire potteries in the manner of the celebrated Ralph Wood workshops. Displayed facing one another, these figures exude a regal yet charmingly naive presence typical of the period's finest folk-art ceramics. Each animal is masterfully modeled standing proudly on a slightly domed hollow base rendered in dynamic mottled green and brown glazes representing a grassy mound. The figures themselves are enriched with naturalistic brown glazes that flow and pool in the crevices of the modeling, dramatically highlighting the deeply textured mane of the male lion and emphasizing the sleek musculature of the lioness. The use of pearlware—a refinement of creamware with a whiter body and subtle blue tint to the glaze—indicates these were superior quality objects intended for prominent display. Dimensions 5 3/8 inches (13.65 cm) High 5 3/4 inches (14.61 cm) Long Provenance Produced in Staffordshire, England, circa 1780–1800. Historical Context Figures of lions and lionesses were enormously popular in 18th and 19th-century English pottery, serving as potent symbols of British national pride, strength, and imperial power. The Ralph Wood family of potters, working in Burslem, Staffordshire, were particularly renowned for their vibrant glazed figures, which are prized today for their distinctive aesthetic appeal and expressive modeling. The Ralph Wood pottery...

Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950. High relief of 2 fishs, seaweeds, starfish. Nautical style. Measure: 8.3" diameter.  

French Majolica rooster vase signed Carrier Belleuse for the manufacture of Choisy le Roi, circa 1875. Very rare colors. Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (born Albert-Ernest Carrier de Belleuse; 12 June 1824 – 4 June 1887) was a French sculptor. He was one of the founding members of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, and was made an officer of the Legion of Honour. At the end of 19th century, Choisy le roi was one of the most important ceramics...

Rustic French Majolica Brown Hen Tureen circa 1950 signed Caugant.

Austrian Majolica Dog Tobacco Jar, Circa 1900.

Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950. High relief of fish, starfish, seaweeds, garlic. Nautical style.  

Mid century tall Italian animal figurine Ceramic decorative Turkey Tureen with ladle Vitrine object Material: porcelain, ceramic, tin glazed earthenware...

Playful Italian pottery cat figurine features crouching white cat with half-closed eyes, getting ready to pounce on a dragonfly flying over cat's shoulder. Elegantly sculpted ceramic...

"It is easy to understand why the rabble dislike cats. A cat is beautiful; it suggests ideas of luxury, cleanliness, and voluptuous pleasures." - Charles Baudelaire Iridescence, which changes in every angle of reflected light, is the perfect complement to a cat’s capricious nature. Zsolnay introduced its patented shiny metallic glaze, known as eosin, in 1893. The small family ceramics workshop begun in Pecs, Hungary by Miklos Zsolnay in 1853 had evolved into a world-class ceramics factory by this time. Zsolnay walked away with the Grand Prix at the 1878 World’s Fair in Paris for its art pottery. Under the stewardship of Vilmos Zsolnay...

An exquisite sculpture of a lion in white glazed earthenware, from the first half of the 20th century and originating in Italy, a sculpture with beautiful details of the mouth, the l...

Majolica double vase with birds signed Jerome Massier Fils, circa 1900.

A handsome pair of English Staffordshire pottery decorative animal sculptures, finely modeled and colored as lions with recumbent lambs. Decorated 'in the round' - decoration to fro...

Majolica Italian grey hound. Mid-20th century.

19th Century Rare French Majolica Pigs Gentlemen Delphin Massier.

Mafra Portuguese Palissy Majolica wall plate which features a lobster and four shells, sitting on an extruded clay ground. Colouration: green, brown, pink, are predominant. The piece...

Beautifully detailed sculpted pottery Macaw bird, perched on a branch with flowers. Made in Italy from majolica glazed pottery. Please confirm location NY ...