CERAMICS - Page 8

France, XX Century

Porcelain vase with neo-Renaissance decorations with plant motifs, mythological figures, cherubs and garlands. Under the base the manufacturer's brand.

China, XX Century

Guanyin head in marble with travertine base.

Italy, Late XIX Century

Ceramic plate, decorated in polychrome with a flower and vegetal swirls in the hollow. The brim features a sponged blue Greek key. Manufacturer's mark on the back.

Italy, Early XIX Century

Ceramic plate, with polychrome flower in the hollow and rim decorated in blue.

Spain, Mid XIX Century

Majolica plate decorated in monochrome blue. The plate features a branch of flowers with large blue petals in the hollow.

Italy, 1880 ca.

Earthenware plate, decorated in strong polychromy: the rim is adorned with the “buranello” lace motif in black, while the bottom of the plate features the figure of a hunter with his dogs. The pictorial formula is particularly rich with the usual sponging to accelerate the green coloring of the bushes and tree branches. The freehand painted figure is respectful of the Venetian tradition.

Burma, Early XX Century

Pair of Burmese wooden figures depicting two Nats "of the spirits of the places". Expertly carved in solid wood, with subtle and precious decorations on the robes and serene expressions.

Italy, Late XIX Century

Commonly used ceramic serving dish, decorated with ears of wheat and dragonflies. Manufacturer's mark on the back.

Austria, Late XIX Century

Large ceramic sculpture in art nouveau style depicting a gallant couple walking. Very realistic and accurate plasticity of the clothes and well-characterized faces. At the base impressed mark, initials of Brothers Urbach, brothers who worked in Teplitz Bohemia.

France, Late XIX Century

Majolica flowerpot with large expanded cup, supported by a square base enriched by four scrolled feet. Polychrome decoration, with raised parts, in shades of blue and orange.

Spain, Mid XIX Century

Majolica plate decorated in monochrome blue. With a 6-pointed star in the middle.

China, Ming Era (1368-1644)

Two richly modeled stoneware warrior figures painted with Sancai enamels.

Italy, Late XIX Century

Pair of glazed terracotta amphorae with decorations on a blue background with plant motifs, masks and winged dragons. The amphorae feature paintings with figures and cherubs in the reserves, a spout with a large mask and a handle with leafy scrolls and a cherub.

Cobalt Blue Porcelain

The 1976 Olympics plate was produced to celebrate the XXI Olympic Games in Montreal in 1976. The motif reproduced is in relief and the plate is hand-decorated in the classic underglaze cobalt blue shades. White porcelain plate with decorations in various shades of blue. Each plate was produced in limited quantities only and exclusively in the year shown on the plate itself and production ended at the end of the year with the destruction of the original mold which made it impossible to reproduce. As a guarantee of authenticity, the plate bears the Royal Copenhagen mark with the three overlapping wavy lines, which represent the three Danish straits: Øresund, the Great Belt and the Little Belt, the date, the title, the 1976 Olympics logo. The plate measures 20 cm in diameter and on the back it has the two holes made by Royal Copenhagen itself during production to allow it to be hung.

Southern Italy Late 18th Century

Polychrome majolica plate decorated with a geometric motif both on the rim and on the bowl.

Cobalt Blue Porcelain

The motif reproduced is in relief and the plate is hand-decorated in the classic underglaze cobalt blue shades. White porcelain plate with decorations in various shades of blue. Each plate was produced in limited quantities only and exclusively in the year shown on the plate itself and production ended at the end of the year with the destruction of the original mold which made it impossible to reproduce. As a guarantee of authenticity, the plate bears the Royal Copenhagen mark with the three overlapping wavy lines, which represent the three Danish straits: Øresund, the Great Belt and the Little Belt. The plate measures 20 cm in diameter and on the back it has the two holes made by Royal Copenhagen itself during production to allow it to be hung.

Italy, Late XIX Century

Polychrome majolica bowl with bouquet of flowers decoration. Crinkled edge.

Southern Italy, Late XIX Century

Commonly used majolica basin decorated with simple geometric ornaments.

France, Early XIX Century

Plate with perforated and shaped edge in polychrome majolica. Decoration with floral motif in shades of ochre and blue.

Germany, Early XX Century

Terracotta sculpture depicting the bust of a boy. The author's signature is engraved on the back.

Around the World Collection Plate 1999: London

Third plate in the Around the World series, depicting "London", the parliament building and the Big Ben bell tower. Drawing by the artist Swen Vestergaard. Bing & Grøndahl introduced the Around the World collectible series in 1997. The series includes a total of six plates with motifs taken from some of the most beautiful and well-known places in the world. White porcelain plate with decorations in various shades of blue. Each plate was produced in limited quantities only and exclusively in the year shown on the plate itself and production ended at the end of the year with the destruction of the original shape which made it impossible to reproduce. As a guarantee of authenticity, the plate bears the Bing & Grøndahl trademark with the three towers, inspired by the coat of arms of the city of Copenhagen, and the initials of the painter who created the unique illustration of the plate. The plate measures 18 cm in diameter and on the back has the two holes made by Bing & Grøndahl itself during production to allow it to be hung.

Plate Collection Around the World 1998: Paris

Second plate from the Around the World series, depicting "Paris", Montmartre with a painter portraying the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Drawing by the artist Swen Vestergaard. Bing & Grøndahl introduced the Around the World collectible series in 1997. The series includes a total of six plates with motifs taken from some of the most beautiful and well-known places in the world. White porcelain plate with decorations in various shades of blue. Each plate was produced in limited quantities only and exclusively in the year shown on the plate itself and production ended at the end of the year with the destruction of the original shape which made it impossible to reproduce. As a guarantee of authenticity, the plate bears the Bing & Grøndahl trademark with the three towers, inspired by the coat of arms of the city of Copenhagen, and the initials of the painter who created the unique illustration of the plate. The plate measures 18 cm in diameter and on the back has the two holes made by Bing & Grøndahl itself during production to allow it to be hung.

Around the World Collection Plate 1997: Venice

First plate of the Around the World series, depicting "Venice", a couple of lovers in a gondola against the backdrop of the domes of Venice and the bell tower of St. Mark's. Design by the artist Swen Vestergaard. Bing & Grøndahl introduced the Around the World collector's series in 1997. The series includes a total of six plates with motifs taken from some of the most beautiful and famous places in the world. White porcelain plate with decorations in various shades of blue. Each plate was produced in limited quantities only and exclusively in the year shown on the plate itself and production ended at the end of the year with the destruction of the original shape which made it impossible to reproduce. As a guarantee of authenticity, the plate bears the Bing & Grøndahl mark with the three towers, inspired by the coat of arms of the city of Copenhagen, and the initials of the painter who created the unique illustration of the plate. The plate measures 18 cm. in diameter and on the back it has two holes made by Bing & Grøndahl during production so that it can be hung.

Italy, Early XX Century

Commonly used ceramic serving plate with stylized flower and leaf decoration. Manufacturer's mark under the base.