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Material: Porcelain
Meissen. Small biscuit plaque with double-sided classical profile portraits.
Meissen. Small biscuit plaque with double-sided classical profile portraits.

Meissen. Small biscuit plaque with double-sided classical profile portraits.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen Biscuit plaque, c. 1970s. Small relief plaque in white biscuit porcelain with double-sided classical profile portraits, mounted in a square wooden frame with an oval opening....

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1970s German Vintage Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Andy Warhol – Marilyn Monroe Turquoise Rosenthal Porcelain  Pop Art Edition
Andy Warhol – Marilyn Monroe Turquoise Rosenthal Porcelain  Pop Art Edition

Andy Warhol – Marilyn Monroe Turquoise Rosenthal Porcelain Pop Art Edition

By (after) Andy Warhol

Located in Apeldoorn, GE

Marilyn Monroe in Turquoise is a limited-edition porcelain artwork (15/49) produced by Rosenthal, featuring Andy Warhol's iconic portrait of Marilyn Monroe. Created using silkscreen ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Enamel

Pair Of Chinese 'Famille Rose' Plaques Depicting Immortals In Rosewood Frames
Pair Of Chinese 'Famille Rose' Plaques Depicting Immortals In Rosewood Frames

Pair Of Chinese 'Famille Rose' Plaques Depicting Immortals In Rosewood Frames

Located in Germantown, MD

Beautiful Pair Of Chinese Famille Rose hand painted porcelain Plaques Depicting Immortals In Rosewood Frames. Measure 14.5" in width and 14.5" in height.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain, Rosewood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Imari Floral Scalloped Chargers
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Imari Floral Scalloped Chargers

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Imari Floral Scalloped Chargers

By Imari Porcelain

Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous pair of 19th-Century Japanese Meiji Period Imari porcelain chargers with hand painted floral decorations in the traditional Imari colors. These fine large plates have love...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

Queen Victoria Convex Oval Porcelain Plaque Doulton Burslem England
Queen Victoria Convex Oval Porcelain Plaque Doulton Burslem England

Queen Victoria Convex Oval Porcelain Plaque Doulton Burslem England

By Doulton Burslem

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

This is a sweet depiction of the lovely Queen Victoria with her fantastic jewelry and adornments, on a convex porcelain plaque made by Doulton Burslem in England. It does not have a ...

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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

c. 1870-1900 Porcelain Painted Plaque in Brass Holder, Continental
c. 1870-1900 Porcelain Painted Plaque in Brass Holder, Continental

c. 1870-1900 Porcelain Painted Plaque in Brass Holder, Continental

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1870-1900 porcelain painted plaque in brass holder, Continental. Renaissance revival. Charmingly hand painted of a woman in theatrical dress. Stamped brass surround. 11 1/8" d...

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Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Small German Porcelain Plaque after a 17th C. Painting of Murillo
Small German Porcelain Plaque after a 17th C. Painting of Murillo

Small German Porcelain Plaque after a 17th C. Painting of Murillo

Located in Delft, NL

Small German porcelain plaque after a 17th C. painting of Murillo Small German porcelain plaque after a 17th Century painting of Bartolome Esteban Murillo (1618-1682) with a scene...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Candle Sconce by KONRAD GALAAEN (1923-2004), c. 1960/70s
Scandinavian Modern Candle Sconce by KONRAD GALAAEN (1923-2004), c. 1960/70s

Scandinavian Modern Candle Sconce by KONRAD GALAAEN (1923-2004), c. 1960/70s

**Mid-Century Porcelain Sconce by Konrad Galaaen for Porsgrund, 1960/70s, Norway** A stunning candle sconce by celebrated Norwegian designer Konrad Galaaen (1923-2004) for Porsgru...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain Plaque, The Serenade, After Nicolas Lancret
Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain Plaque, The Serenade, After Nicolas Lancret

Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain Plaque, The Serenade, After Nicolas Lancret

Located in Toronto, ON

Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain Plaque, The Serenade, After Nicolas Lancret - This finely hand-painted porcelain plaque is inspired by Nicolas Lancret’s celebrated composition The Ser...

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Early 20th Century English Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Plate decorated and hand painted 1930 with children and countryside Porcelain
Plate decorated and hand painted 1930 with children and countryside Porcelain

Plate decorated and hand painted 1930 with children and countryside Porcelain

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Plate decorated and hand painted 1930 with children and countryside Porcelain Art Nouveau

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1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

Porsgrund Norway “Vemren” Decorative Porcelain Charger / Wall Plate
Porsgrund Norway “Vemren” Decorative Porcelain Charger / Wall Plate

Porsgrund Norway “Vemren” Decorative Porcelain Charger / Wall Plate

Located in Bergen, NO

Beautiful vintage porcelain wall plate / decorative charger by Porsgrunds Porselænsfabrik, Norway, featuring the serene landscape motif titled “Vemren.” Rendered in soft muted green and blue tones, the scene depicts a tranquil Scandinavian fjord landscape with mountains and traditional rural architecture. Marked on the reverse: Porsgrund Norway...

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Late 19th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Antique Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

Nice Landscape Chinese Porcelain Plaque in Blue and White, 20th Century
Nice Landscape Chinese Porcelain Plaque in Blue and White, 20th Century

Nice Landscape Chinese Porcelain Plaque in Blue and White, 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely Chinese porcelain framed plaque. Dating to the 1970’s or 80’s. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Polychrome Region of Origin: Ch...

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20th Century Chinese Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

Haviland Limoges France Decorative Plate La Chasse a La Licorne 1981 Limited Ed.
Haviland Limoges France Decorative Plate La Chasse a La Licorne 1981 Limited Ed.

Haviland Limoges France Decorative Plate La Chasse a La Licorne 1981 Limited Ed.

By Limoges, Haviland & Co.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Robert Haviland & C. Parlon Limoges France Decorative Plate 1981 Limited Ed # 5. Limited Edition collectible plate "The Lady and the Unicorn" by Robert Haviland & Co and Limoges France. Haviland Limoges France Limited Edition Porcelain Collector Plate "La Dame a La Licorne". La Chasse a La Licorne Limoges Haviland C. Parlon Collectible Plate. French Limoges limited edition and 22-karat gold collectors plate by Haviland & Parlon. This coveted and rare collector plate display a scene from the famous late fifteenth century Renaissance Paris tapestries of unicorn hunting scene ," La Chasse A La Licorne". The plate is hand painted with an incredible amount of detail, bright and bold colors with a 22-karat gold rim. Made of porcelain with a glossy finish, this round plate features a stunning multicolor fairy tale design with a unicorn theme. The plate is handmade and painted, and is part of the Limoge product line. This vintage Haviland Limoges La Chasse a la Licorne Unicorn Plate...

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Late 20th Century French Renaissance Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

KPM Porcelain Painting of Franz Josef of Austria in Ornate Giltwood Frame
KPM Porcelain Painting of Franz Josef of Austria in Ornate Giltwood Frame

KPM Porcelain Painting of Franz Josef of Austria in Ornate Giltwood Frame

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Savannah, GA

This detailed KPM porcelain plaque features a painting of Franz Joseph and is beautifully accentuated by a wide ornate antique giltwood frame. The porcelain circle measures seven and...

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Early 1900s German Baroque Revival Antique Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain, Giltwood

Arte Morbelli Five Porcelain Plates with 24k Golden Inserts
Arte Morbelli Five Porcelain Plates with 24k Golden Inserts

Arte Morbelli Five Porcelain Plates with 24k Golden Inserts

By Arte Morbelli

Located in Milano, IT

Fantastic set of five decorative porcelain plates produced by Arte Morbelli, of fine Italian manufacture. Each plate can be hung as a decorative object, or you can use them as real plates. The plates are made entirely of ceramic, with designs and edges in 24 karat gold, very precious and elegant. The plates contain designs of animals symbolic of every historical era and every area of the world. They are represented: a quadruped with a back decorated with red and gold squiggles, representing Southern Russia; a donkey also decorated in gold and purple and represents the period of greatest flowering of the Persian period (500-400 BC); the Egyptian jewel...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Gold

Antique Austrian "Royal Vienna" Framed Neo-Classical Painted Porcelain Plate.
Antique Austrian "Royal Vienna" Framed Neo-Classical Painted Porcelain Plate.

Antique Austrian "Royal Vienna" Framed Neo-Classical Painted Porcelain Plate.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique Austrian Neo-Classical hand-painted porcelain plate mounted in a mahogany frame, signed "Royal Vienna."

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain, Mahogany

Six Dishes "Serie Spighe" 'Spikes Series' by Piero Fornasetti, 1960s
Six Dishes "Serie Spighe" 'Spikes Series' by Piero Fornasetti, 1960s

Six Dishes "Serie Spighe" 'Spikes Series' by Piero Fornasetti, 1960s

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Roma, IT

Six dishes "Spikes Series" is an original porcelain set realized by Piero Fornasetti (Milan, 1913-1988) in the 1960s. Original silk-screened porcelain. Marked on the base. ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

1990s Norwegian King OLAV V Commemorative Plate "ALT FOR NORGE"
1990s Norwegian King OLAV V Commemorative Plate "ALT FOR NORGE"

1990s Norwegian King OLAV V Commemorative Plate "ALT FOR NORGE"

By Porsgrund Porselænsfabrik

Located in Skien, NO

Vintage wall-hanging plate / commemorative plate from 1991 featuring a portrait of Norwegian King OLAV V ( 1903-1991) in the center, and gold gilt crown decoration around the edge, w...

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1990s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

Heinrich Germany Villeroy & Boch "Herbst" Collector Porcelain Decorative Plate
Heinrich Germany Villeroy & Boch "Herbst" Collector Porcelain Decorative Plate

Heinrich Germany Villeroy & Boch "Herbst" Collector Porcelain Decorative Plate

By Villeroy & Boch, Heinrich & Co. 1

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Heinrich Germany Villeroy & Boch "Herbst " meaning "Autumn" in German. Vintage Collector decorative porcelain plate “Herbst” - Germany country scene. Made in Germany Collector plate...

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20th Century German Country Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

Dutch Landscape Plaque
Dutch Landscape Plaque

Dutch Landscape Plaque

Located in New York, NY

A 19th century Dutch porcelain wall plaque with landscape. Measurements: Height: 23" Width: 18.5" Depth: 3".  

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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

Allegory of Music. Oil on framed porcelain. 20th century.
Allegory of Music. Oil on framed porcelain. 20th century.

Allegory of Music. Oil on framed porcelain. 20th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

Allegory of Music. Oil on framed porcelain. 20th century. The scene is set in a natural environment with a forest and classical ruins, showing a series of figures dancing, sitting, ...

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20th Century Other Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Other

Haviland Limoges France Decorative Plate La Chasse a La Licorne 1977 Limited Ed.
Haviland Limoges France Decorative Plate La Chasse a La Licorne 1977 Limited Ed.

Haviland Limoges France Decorative Plate La Chasse a La Licorne 1977 Limited Ed.

By Limoges, Haviland & Co.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Robert Haviland & C. Parlon Limoges France Decorative Plate 1977 Limited Ed # 1. Limited Edition collectible plate "The Lady and the Unicorn" by Robert Haviland & Co and Limoges France. Haviland Limoges France Limited Edition Porcelain Collector Plate "La Dame a La Licorne". La Chasse a La Licorne Limoges Haviland C. Parlon Collectible Plate. 1970s French Limoges limited edition and 22-karat gold collectors plate by Haviland & Parlon. This coveted and rare collector plate display a scene from the famous late fifteenth century Renaissance Paris tapestries of unicorn hunting scene ," La Chasse A La Licorne". The plate is hand painted with an incredible amount of detail, bright and bold colors with a 22-karat gold rim. Made of porcelain with a glossy finish, this round plate features a stunning multicolor fairy tale design with a unicorn theme. The plate is handmade and painted, and is part of the Limoge product line. This vintage Haviland Limoges La Chasse a la Licorne Unicorn Plate...

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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Hand-Painted Porcelain Plaques, Ebonized Frames
Pair of 19th Century Hand-Painted Porcelain Plaques, Ebonized Frames

Pair of 19th Century Hand-Painted Porcelain Plaques, Ebonized Frames

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Continental Hand-Painted Porcelain Plaques, possibly Dutch, one depicting a tavern scene skirmish over a game of cards, the other a family sitting down for a meal, both in eb...

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19th Century Antique Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain, Wood, Giltwood

B Plate The Alphabet, Colorful Porcelain, Erté After, 1986
B Plate The Alphabet, Colorful Porcelain, Erté After, 1986

B Plate The Alphabet, Colorful Porcelain, Erté After, 1986

Located in Roma, IT

B plate, the alphabet is a beautiful color ceramic plate realized by Erté (after) in 1986, as reported on the back of each plates. This plate reproduces the original painting by E...

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1980s Japanese Vintage Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

KONRAD GALAAEN (1923-2004) signed Norwegian Porsgrund Porcelain wall decor
KONRAD GALAAEN (1923-2004) signed Norwegian Porsgrund Porcelain wall decor

KONRAD GALAAEN (1923-2004) signed Norwegian Porsgrund Porcelain wall decor

**Contemporary Norwegian IKON Art Plate by Konrad Galaaen, Porsgrund Porcelain, c. 1970s** A striking porcelain wall plate from Norway's renowned Porsgrund Porcelain, designed by celebrated artist **Konrad Galaaen (1923-2004)**. Marked on reverse: *"STUDIO Galaaen PP PORSGRUND NORWAY...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Neoclassical Medals Set of Four, Biscuit Porcelain, Italy
19th Century Neoclassical Medals Set of Four, Biscuit Porcelain, Italy

19th Century Neoclassical Medals Set of Four, Biscuit Porcelain, Italy

Located in Roma, IT

Neoclassical Medals are beautiful decorative objects. Four circular plates in the precious biscuit porcelain with mythological subjects, and an evident Neoclassical taste. Realize...

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

King Ludwig I and Countess of Bavaria Porcelain Plaques
King Ludwig I and Countess of Bavaria Porcelain Plaques

King Ludwig I and Countess of Bavaria Porcelain Plaques

Located in New York, NY

Our porcelain plaques in gilt bronze frames by Franz Xaver Thallmaier (German, active 1890-1910) depict Ludwig I (or Louis I) of Bavaria (1786-1868) and Countess van Arco-Steppberg, ...

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Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Japanese Arita Blue and White chargers, circa 1900
Pair Japanese Arita Blue and White chargers, circa 1900

Pair Japanese Arita Blue and White chargers, circa 1900

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A wonderful pair of fine quality Japanese Blue + White Arita porcelain chargers, depicting Carp swimming against fast flower water, with a floral boarder to each. Meiji period 1868-1...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

East West Cutting Boards or Panels by Rosenthal Studio Linie Nymolle, 1990s
East West Cutting Boards or Panels by Rosenthal Studio Linie Nymolle, 1990s

East West Cutting Boards or Panels by Rosenthal Studio Linie Nymolle, 1990s

By Rosenthal

Located in Bastogne, BE

Rosenthal Studio-Line, thick porcelain cutting boards, breakfast boards, with black and white motifs by Danish designer Björn Winblad from the magical Four Heavens series, with an or...

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1990s German Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

2 Pc, Antique Original Railway Express Agency Porcelain Signs
2 Pc, Antique Original Railway Express Agency Porcelain Signs

2 Pc, Antique Original Railway Express Agency Porcelain Signs

Located in Atlanta, GA

2 Pc, Antique Original Railway Express Agency Porcelain on Metal Signs - Measures 20" x 5.75" h.

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Early 20th Century American Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

Flames D'Amour Porcelain Plate, Erté, 1985, Signed, Japan, 30.5 cm
Flames D'Amour Porcelain Plate, Erté, 1985, Signed, Japan, 30.5 cm

Flames D'Amour Porcelain Plate, Erté, 1985, Signed, Japan, 30.5 cm

Located in Roma, IT

Flames D'Amour plate is an original decorative porcelain plate realized by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) in 1985. This rare plate, realized in Bone China represents a female figure wit...

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1980s Japanese Vintage Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Split Vase Wooden Wall Plaque
Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Split Vase Wooden Wall Plaque

Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Split Vase Wooden Wall Plaque

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese (Late 19th Century) wall plaque framing a bisected porcelain lidded jar painted with orange foo dogs and characters in wood with a decorative faux bamboo edge.

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Erté " Willow Tree" Sevenarts Porcelain Collector Plate Romain de Tirtoff 1990
Erté " Willow Tree" Sevenarts Porcelain Collector Plate Romain de Tirtoff 1990

Erté " Willow Tree" Sevenarts Porcelain Collector Plate Romain de Tirtoff 1990

By Franklin MInt, Erté, Sevenarts Ltd.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

House of Erté Romain de Tirtoff "Willow Tree" Sevenarts Porcelain Collector Plate. The Willow Tree Plate is an original decorative limited edition porcelain plate realized in the 1990s. This beautiful and very rare plate was produced for House Of Ertè in fine porcelain. The plate reproduced the beautiful artwork "Willow Tree" realized by the artist in 1987 and shows one of his famous and sophisticated figures. House of Erté Plates...

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Late 20th Century German Art Deco Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Gilt Silver Gray Porcelain Oyster Plate circa 1900
Antique French Gilt Silver Gray Porcelain Oyster Plate circa 1900

Antique French Gilt Silver Gray Porcelain Oyster Plate circa 1900

Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous antique French white porcelain gilt oyster plate, circa 1900. This stunning oyster plate has soft silver gray wells with gold flecks, lovely scalloped edges, and gilt trim...

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Early 1900s French Antique Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair of Rare Hand Painted Gilded Platter by Bjørn Wiinblad, 1960s
Pair of Rare Hand Painted Gilded Platter by Bjørn Wiinblad, 1960s

Pair of Rare Hand Painted Gilded Platter by Bjørn Wiinblad, 1960s

By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad

Located in Rijssen, NL

A magnificent hand painted Bjørn Wiinblad Rosenthal platter made for the studio line ceramics. Signed Bjorn Wiinblad. Decorated in 24-karat gold with an iridescent pattern. A fantastic collector’s item. Please note: This plates are heavy, weighing about pounds. It will be very well packed to ensure safe arrival. Including a rectangular platter...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

Lladró True Love Heart Figurine
Lladró True Love Heart Figurine

Lladró True Love Heart Figurine

By Lladro

Located in New York City, NY

Porcelain creation from the Ink collection, inspired by the age-old custom of drawing messages on the skin. This creation, handmade in glazed porcelain and decorated in black, red an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Other Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

Large Pair of Sevres Style Napoleonic Painted Porcelain Chargers
Large Pair of Sevres Style Napoleonic Painted Porcelain Chargers

Large Pair of Sevres Style Napoleonic Painted Porcelain Chargers

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in London, GB

A large pair of Sevres style Napoleonic painted porcelain chargers French, 19th century Measures: 2cm high x 45cm in diameter, frames 51cm diameter Excellently painted and finely crafted, these unusually grand Sevres style painted porcelain chargers are adorned with scenes of French military victories. The first charger, marked 'Bataille de Wagram, 7 Juillet 1809' is after a painting by Horace Vernet of Napoleon at the Battle of Wagram, a decisive yet costly victory for the French allied forced over the Austrian army, and the second, after a painting by Francois Bouchot, depicts the Battle of Zurich (the charger is marked 'Bataille de Zurich 25 Septembre 1799') an earlier battle in which the Republican French army led by André Masséna triumphed over an Austrian and Russian force in Switzerland in 1799. The works are each clasped with a gilt tooled border, and larger pink rose pompadour...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Ormolu

1970s VASARELY "Live and let live love and let love" Rosenthal Framed Plate
1970s VASARELY "Live and let live love and let love" Rosenthal Framed Plate

1970s VASARELY "Live and let live love and let love" Rosenthal Framed Plate

By Victor Vasarely, Rosenthal

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

1970s VICTOR VASARELY "Live and let live love and let love". Rosenthal collectible framed German plate. Victor Vasarely Rosenthal Studio Line Limited Edition Porcelain Plate. By Vasarely born 1936. "Leben und Leben lassen, Lieben und Lieben lassen" "Live and let live - love and let love". Limited edition, signed and numbered. Plate is in good condition, size is 12". Frame is not in good condition, white became yellowish shows wear. Victor Vasarely, born as Győző Vásárhelyi on April 9, 1906, in Pécs, Hungary, was a Hungarian-French artist widely regarded as the "father of Op Art" (Optical Art). He is known for his pioneering work in geometric abstraction and the use of optical illusions to create visually captivating and dynamic artworks. Vasarely's early career involved studying medicine in Budapest, but he later decided to pursue his passion for art and enrolled in the Műhely (Workshop) academy in Hungary. He initially experimented with various styles, including Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, but his interest in geometric abstraction grew stronger over time. In the 1930s, Vasarely moved to Paris, where he continued to explore geometric patterns, lines, and shapes in his art. He believed that art should not merely imitate nature but should create its own language of forms and colors to engage the viewer's perception actively. This philosophy led to the development of Op Art, a movement that emerged in the 1960s and focused on creating optical illusions and visual effects through precise geometric patterns and colors. Vasarely's artworks often featured meticulously arranged geometric shapes, giving the impression of movement and three-dimensionality. He employed various optical tricks, such as the juxtaposition of contrasting colors and the use of repetition, to create an illusion of depth and visual dynamism. His artworks can evoke a sense of visual vibration and often challenge the viewer's perception. Throughout his career, Vasarely's influence extended beyond the art world. He believed in the democratization of art and wanted to make art accessible to a wider audience. He embraced mass production techniques, creating what he called "multiple originals" or "serigraphs" (a form of screen printing). These serigraphs allowed him to produce multiple copies of his artworks at affordable prices, making them more accessible to art enthusiasts. Vasarely's artistic legacy continues to be celebrated around the world. His work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums, and he remains an influential figure in the fields of Op Art and abstract geometric art. He passed away on March 15, 1997, in Paris, leaving behind a vast body of work that continues to captivate audiences and inspire artists to this day. About Rosenthal: German porcelain manufactory Rosenthal was originally founded as a ceramics-painting studio by Philipp Rosenthal Sr. (1855-1937) in 1879 at Schloss Erkersreuth in Bavaria, near the Czech border. Its first highly popular product was an ashtray inscribed with the words “Resting place for lit cigars.” In 1890, the company moved to the neighboring hamlet of Selb and, a year later, began to manufacture its own porcelain, since white porcelain was, at that time, in short supply. Rosenthal’s first complete table service was called Empire; it was exhibited along with other lines at Paris’s Exposition Universelle in 1900. With the dawn of the 20th century, Rosenthal began producing porcelain tableware and services formed and decorated in the latest styles, like the Jugendstil Botticelli (1903), the Art Nouveau Darmstadt (1905), and the all-white Maria (1916) lines. Successes with this au courant approach led the company to launch an art pottery division in 1910, dedicated to luxury tableware, vases, and other decorative objects. By the 1930s, figurines were another important Rosenthal product, most notably the Disney-licensed Mickey Mouse pieces introduced in 1931. In 1934, Philipp Rosenthal was forced to leave his company and country when his Jewish ancestry came under persecution by the Nazi regime. Despite the loss of its founder, the Rosenthal company remained the premier supplier of high-quality porcelain tableware to the Third Reich. After the war, in 1950, Philip Rosenthal Jr. (1916-2001) joined his father's company as an advertising manager. By 1958, he had become its CEO, continuing his father’s vision to produce high-quality porcelain in line with progressive tastes. Through the rest of the 20th century, Rosenthal was the most commercially successful porcelain producer in Germany. In the postwar era, Rosenthal’s most famous tableware lines have included 2000 by Raymond Loewy and Richard Latham (1954), Magic Flute by Bjørn Wiinblad (1959), Suomi by Timo Sarpaneva (1976), and Moon by Jasper Morrison (1997). The company has enjoyed many popular and critically acclaimed collaborations with designers and brands, like Salvador Dalì, Tapio Wirkkala, Walter Gropius, Andy Warhol, Ron Arad, Enzo Mari, Konstantin Grcic, and Versace. Rosenthal's product lines have encompassed more than ceramics over the years. In 1972, the company began producing furniture, under the subsidiary Rosenthal Einrichtung, in Espelkamp, Germany. Standouts from this arm of Rosenthal include Gunter Ferdinand Ris and Herbert Selldorf’s futuristic Sunball Lounge Chair (1969), Verner Panton’s Relaxer Rocking Chair (1974), Burchard Vogtherr's Vario Pillo...

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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Porcelain Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain