French Pottery & Porcelain
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Antique French Porcelain Plate Hand Painted in England by Caroline Leigh C. 1825
$320.00The decoration on this French hard-paste porcelain plate was hand-painted in England circa 1825 by Caroline Leigh, who signed the plate’s underside.
The neoclassical design centers on a beautiful roundel showing three putti gathered around a classical tazza filled with fruit, a composition that reads as an allegory of Plenty.
The overflowing tazza is a classical symbol of prosperity, while the putti embody the lightness and delight associated with abundance.
The wide border is arranged in alternating panels of gilt arabesques and miniature scenes.
Each scene is animated with putti engaged in lively mythic or symbolic activities — shooting arrows, gathering coral, riding fantastical sea creatures, or carrying emblems of abundance.
These designs reflect the imaginative vocabulary favored by English decorators of the early 19th century, many of whom were women working at home.
This cottage industry specialized in embellishing high-quality French porcelain blanks for the British market.
The bright lemon-yellow grounds, scrolling gilded foliage, and soft pastel tints of the figures create a particularly English combination of color and narrative charm.
Leigh’s signature on the underside adds a rare personal touch, linking the piece directly to its original decorator.Dimensions: 9.25″diameter
Condition: Excellent antique condition with very slightest, minor wear to the gilding.
Style: English Regency.
Origin: Porcelain made in France, decorated in England by Caroline Leigh.
Date: Circa 1810–1830.
Notable Details:
Signed on the underside by decorator Caroline Leigh
French blank of hard paste porcelain with English Regency decoration
Central putti roundel forming an allegory of Plenty
Eight finely painted border scenes with distinct narrative elements
Alternating lemon-yellow gilt scroll panels
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Antique Pair Paris Porcelain Reticulated Baskets with Gilt, France Circa 1860
$2,400.00This exquisite pair of Paris Porcelain baskets was made in France circa 1860.
Each basket features a gracefully flared reticulated body, highlighted with hand-applied green enamel and enriched with finely detailed gilt.
The open lattice design adds an airy elegance, while the gleaming pedestal bases and square plinths provide balance and refinement.
The combination of crisp white porcelain, vivid green trim, and rich gilding exemplifies classic French taste of the mid-19th century.
Baskets of this form first gained popularity in the 1830s during the reign of King Louis Philippe and remained a staple of Parisian decorative arts.
These baskets are particularly striking when filled with fresh or silk flowers, as the openwork design allows blossoms and greenery to be beautifully framed by the porcelain lattice.
Dimensions: 9″ tall x 8.8″ diameter across the top
Condition: ExcellentDecoration: Reticulated white porcelain with green enamel trim and gilt detailing
Material: Porcelain
Style: Neoclassical / Louis Philippe
Origin: France
Date: Circa 1860
Key Features
– Pair of antique Paris Porcelain baskets
– Reticulated openwork design with flaring rims
– Green enamel with hand-applied gilt
– Pedestal bases on square plinths
– Especially beautiful when filled with flowers
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Nine Antique Porcelain Dessert Dishes White and Gold with Matching Cookie Plate
$380.00This set of nine antique porcelain small dessert dishes with a matching cookie or serving plate was made in France circa 1870.
The porcelain is white with finely detailed gilt decoration: each piece features a central starburst motif framed by scrolling arabesques and a delicate band around the rim.
The gold work is hand-applied and richly reflective, typical of high-quality French porcelain of the Belle Époque period.
Elegant and refined, these pieces are ideal for entertaining or display.Dimensions: The dessert plates are 6.3″ in diameter, the cookie plate is 8.3″ in diameter
Condition: Excellent
Decoration: White ground with hand-applied gold decoration
Material: Porcelain
Style: Belle Époque / Neoclassical
Origin: France
Date: Circa 1870
Key Features
– Set of 9 dessert dishes with matching cookie plate
– French porcelain with gilt neoclassical motifs
– Central starburst and arabesque scrollwork
– Elegant white and gold color scheme
– Belle Époque period, circa 1870 -
Napoleonic Porcelain Soup Plates Set of 10 by Nast with French Imperial Decoration
$2,800.00This set of ten beautiful French porcelain soup plates was made by Nast, the Parisian factory renowned for producing porcelain for Napoleon and his imperial court. During the Napoleonic era, the Nast factory rose to prominence with major commissions from the Imperial state and direct support from the Emperor himself.
These plates were created during the height of his reign, 1800–1815, and reflect the opulent Imperial style favored during the period.
Each plate features a crisp white ground bordered by rich, colorful enamel bands and classical gold motifs associated with the Napoleonic Empire.
The exquisite neoclassical decoration and superb quality of the porcelain reflect Nast’s prominence among the leading French porcelain manufacturers of the Napoleonic Era of the early 19th century.
These plates exemplify the elegance and symbolism of Napoleonic design, combining historical significance with timeless visual appeal.
Dimensions: 9.75″ diameter
Condition: Excellent
Price: $3,800
Decoration: Enamel and gold Napoleonic-style border on white ground
Material: Hard-paste porcelain
Style: Napoleonic / Empire
Origin: France
Date: Circa 1800–1815 -
18th Century French Porcelain Shallow Bowl Locré Circa 1785
$280.00This 18th-century French porcelain dish was hand-painted circa 1785.
Crafted at the renowned Locré manufactory, also known as Porcelaine de La Courtille, in Paris
the bowl is decorated with gorgeous handpainted purple roses, complementing green leaves, and small gilded flower sprigs,
The border continues the same pattern.
The enameled flowers create a striking visual contrast against the fine white porcelain.
The small gilded sprigs add an elegant shimmer.Craftsmanship:
Jean-Baptiste Locré founded this celebrated porcelain workshop in 1771.
Locré porcelain is celebrated for its refined, translucent white body and intricate Rococo-style decoration.
This bowl reflects the exceptional artistry and attention to detail characteristic of this distinguished Parisian workshop. It offers a glimpse into the refined tastes of the French aristocracy in the late 18th century.Marks: The dish bears the Locré crossed torches mark in underglaze blue, a hallmark of authenticity.
Dimensions: 9.25″ diameter x 1.5″ depth
Condition: Excellent
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Pair of Paris Porcelain Botanical Dishes Hand -Painted by Feuillet, Circa 1850
$260.00This pair of Paris porcelain botanical dishes shows a single exquisite plant with purple-pink flowers.
The dishes were hand-painted by Feuillet and retailed by Chevet in mid-19th century France.
Both dishes are marked. One of the pair has a printed mark in black for “Feuillet,” the maker, and the other dish is marked in iron-red for the French retail shop “Chevet.”Dimensions: 8.15″ diameter
Condition: Very Good with the very, very slightest wear to the gilt
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Antique Blue and White Mennecy Porcelain Tureen Mid-18th Century France Ca. 1750
$760.00This delightful 18th-century blue and white porcelain tureen was hand-painted at the Mennecy Porcelain factory in France circa 1750.
Loose flower sprigs painted in cobalt blue decorate the tureen and its fixed stand.
The porcelain has the creamy tone that soft paste Mennecy Porcelain is known for.
The overglaze blue decoration appears to sink into the smooth, soft-paste porcelain, creating a beautiful, soft look.Dimensions: 10″ long x 6″ wide x 5.5″ height
Condition: Excellent
Marks: Marked on the underside with the Mennecy factory “D/V” mark
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Pair French Opaline Vases Circa 1835
$460.00Pair of vases with beautifully hand painted flowers on opaline glass.
We see a bouquet of pink, purple, orange, lilac, yellow, and white flowers, all rendered in a naturalistic style.
The roses, daisies, and morning glory are marvelous!
The leaves are painted in several shades of green.
Made in the Louis-Philippe period of the 19th century, circa 1835.
The artist used colored enamels to create this work of art.Dimensions: Height 11.75″ x 6″ diameter at widest point x 6″ diameter across the top
Condition: Excellent with very slight rubbing to the gilt on the top edge
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Antique Paris Porcelain Pierced Basket with Gold Decoration France Circa 1840
$1,100.00This elegant Paris Porcelain pierced basket is oval shaped, with lavishly gilded latticework.
The Empire style is timeless, and the latticework of the baskets lends delicacy and light to the design.
The white line across the top of the base accentuates the richness of the gold, adding a touch of intensity to the overall design.
The long rectangular base of the basket harmonizes with its oval shape, creating a pleasing visual balance.
Filled with flowers, this is the perfect centerpiece for a formal dining room table, either oval shaped or rectangular.
It would also be exquisite on a sideboard in the dining room.Dimensions: 13.75″ long x 7.5″ wide x 10.75″ tall. The basket is 4.75″ deep.
Condition: Very Good, with some gilt invisibly touched in
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Antique Pair Golden Paris Porcelain Vases with Paris Porcelain Centerpiece
$1,400.00We are pleased to offer this elegant three-part group of Paris Porcelain in the Empire style crafted circa 1840.
The centerpiece is an oval-shaped pierced basket, lavishly gilded with delicate latticework. The golden Empire style lends an air of grandeur to the design, while the intricate latticework adds a sense of delicacy and allows light to play through. The white line across the top of the base further enhances the richness of the gold, creating a touch of intensity. The long rectangular base harmonizes beautifully with the oval shape, creating a visually balanced composition. With dimensions of 13.75″ long x 7.5″ wide x 10.75″ tall and a depth of 4.75″, this centerpiece is perfect as a centerpiece for a formal dining room table, be it oval-shaped or rectangular. It would also make an exquisite addition to a dining room sideboard.
Flanking the centerpiece is a pair of golden Paris Porcelain mantle vases in the Empire style and crafted circa 1840. The gilding on these vases is exquisite. Delicate bands of flowers and matte handles further emphasize the luxury of the gold. These vases stand 12.5″ tall and measure 6″ across the handles, with a depth of 4″. Their dimensions and captivating design make them ideal as companions to the centerpiece or for adorning a mantelpiece.
The pieces are in very good to excellent condition, with some small touches of gilt invisibly restored on the basket, while the vases are pristine.Dimensions of the basket: 13.75″ long x 7.5″ wide x 10.75″ tall. The centerpiece is 4.75″ deep.
Dimensions of the vases: 12.5″ tall x 6″ across the handles x 4″ deepCondition: Very Good, to Excellent with some touches of gilt invisibly restored on the centerpiece
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Pair Prints of French Noble Couples of 16th Century Made Mid-19th Century France
$780.00A pair of outstanding prints of French nobles of the 16th century. The costumes are exquisite!
The captions under each figure indicate that the figures and their costumes were from the period of Henri III and Henri IV, Kings of France,
The stylish costumes are beautifully rendered. The history is fascinating.
On the back of the print on the left, the captions read; Conseil au Parlément de Paris and Marie Le Jars De Gournay
on the print on the right, the captions read, “Anne De Thou (dame de Chiverni)” and “Premier Président au Parlement de Paris.”Dimensions: 15.25″ wide x 13.25″ height
Condition: Excellent, with the very slightest wear consistent with age and use. (Scroll down to see more historical detail).
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Antique French Porcelain Pitcher Hand Painted Empire/Restoration Period, Circa 1825
$560.00Made in the Napoleonic period, this exquisite French porcelain pitcher was hand-painted in the Empire/Restoration style. It boasts classical and rococo influences, with a bold purple square outlined in gold and elegant swags of acanthus* leaves, symbolizing immortality, painted in grisaille. The green enamel on the handle adds a touch of refinement. The gilding on the throat of the pitcher is exceptional, depicting a pair of golden hawks amidst vines. With meticulous attention to detail, the painting features an array of stunning colors, all expertly accented with gleaming gold gilding.
*Acanthus leaves symbolize immortality. In the Napoleonic period in France, acanthus refers to Napoleon’s immortality.Dimensions: 9.25” tall x 7.25” deep x 5.75” diameter at the widest point
Condition: Excellent
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Large Blue and White French Porcelain Soup Tureen 18th Century
$800.00This late 18th-century French soup tureen is decorated with an elegant design of delicate cornflower sprigs. The color of the porcelain body is a warm creamy white. The cornflower sprigs, handles, and border edging are decorated with beautiful deep blue enamel. The combination of the creamy white ground and the blue decoration is splendid. The makers of Arras porcelain specialized in porcelain painted in this entrancing twilight blue called “Bleu d’Arras.” Natural forms like the tree branch handle and the blue cornflower decorations were the height of French fashion in the last quarter of the 18th century. This tureen was made at the Arras porcelain factory circa 1780. The underside of the tureen is marked with the letters “AR” and the flying bird symbol of the Arras factory.
Dimensions:10.25″ diameter x 9″ height
Condition: Excellent, with some small original firing cracks along the outer edge of the cover (see image #3).
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Large Blue and White Porcelain Soup Tureen French 18th Century
$1,130.00Decorated with an elegant design of delicate blue cornflower sprigs, this soup tureen was made in Arras, France, in the late 18th century.
The cornflower sprigs, handles, and border edging are decorated with beautiful deep blue enamel.
The makers of Arras Porcelain specialized in porcelain painted in this entrancing twilight blue called “Bleu d’Arras.”
The color of the porcelain body is a warm creamy white.
The combination of the creamy white ground and the blue decoration is splendid.
Natural forms like the tree branch handle and the blue cornflower decorations were the height of French fashion in the last quarter of the 18th century.
Made at the Arras porcelain factory of the Delemers family circa 1780, both the tureen and its stand are marked in underglaze blue.
The underside of the tureen is marked with the letters “AR” for the Delemers family Arras factory.
The underside of the stand is marked “Dele AR” for the Delemers family Arras factory.Dimensions: 16″ wide x 13″ deep x 9.5″ tall
Condition: Excellent, with some hard-to-see rubbing to the clear glaze on the stand
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Pair French Mennecy Porcelain Jars, Hand Painted, 18th Century
$600.00This pair of soft-paste porcelain pomade jars was made at Mennecy in the mid eighteenth century, around 1765.
These are rare survivors from one of France’s earliest porcelain factories, and they retain the delicacy and charm that earned Mennecy its remarkable reputation among aristocratic households.
Jars of this type were intended for an elegant dressing table, placed among perfumes, powders, and small personal luxuries belonging to an aristocratic lady.The bodies are formed in a gently spiraling fluted shape that catches the light with quiet movement, a hallmark of Mennecy’s refined modeling.
Each jar is hand-painted with garden flowers in soft pastel tones, including the distinctive purple rose that appears on both the body and the cover.
The painting is fresh and luminous, with the light touch characteristic of Mennecy’s best floral decorators.
Each cover rises to a charming strawberry finial modeled with surprising naturalism, a whimsical detail that enlivens the restrained elegance of the form.
As expected for Mennecy, the rims are painted in a warm pinkish purple rather than gilded, since gilding was reserved exclusively for Sèvres by royal privilege.
Both pieces bear the incised “DV” mark on the underside, identifying the Duc de Villeroy’s factory.
Dimensions: height 3.75 inches, diameter 2.35 inches
Condition: Excellent
Decoration: Hand-painted flowers in pastel tones with strawberry finials
Material: Soft-paste porcelain
Style: French mid-eighteenth century
Origin: Mennecy, France
Date: Circa 1765 -
18th Century Sevres Porcelain Bottle Cooler Hand-Painted France 1773-1782
$2,200.00Sèvres was the royal factory of Louis XV and Louis XVI, Kings of France from 1715-1793. The Sèvres factory was known to have the best painters and gilders in 18th century France. This stunning Sèvres 18th century double bottle cooler was hand-painted with exquisite sprigs of spring flowers (see images). The underside is marked in underglaze blue with the Sèvres intertwined “L” and the letter “L” for painter’s mark for Michel-Louis Chavereaux, who was active at Sèvres from 1773-1782. The decoration is delicate, and the modeling and gilding are exceptional.
The cooler measures 12.5″ (31.75 cm) across the handles x 5.75″ (14.6 cm) deep x 4.75″ (12 cm) in height.
Condition: Excellent
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Early 19th Century Creil French Mochaware Coffee Pot
$1,995.00A Creil mochaware peach-colored coffee pot made circa 1810.
This elegant coffee pot features a dark brown mocha design on a light peach body. Mochaware was developed in Staffordshire in the late 18th century, but spread to continental Europe through the Middle-Eastern moss agate trade. Moss agate stones, which sport a similar tree-like design, were exported to the West through the port of al Makha, translated in English to “Mocha.” While moss agates were used as semiprecious stones in jewelry and objets de vertu for the upper classes, their dendrite design inspired potters such as Creil to create mochawares for more quotidian usage.
Dimensions: 10 in. H x 6 1/4 at widest point (25.4 cm H x 15.9 cm W)
Condition: Excellent visual condition, with invisible professional restoration to cover and spout. Some minor staining to clay body under the glaze on the foot.
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French Faience Dessert Dish with Peacock
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Set of 14 Antique French Porcelain Dishes Hand Painted Flower Basket Decoration
$950.00This set of 14 antique French porcelain dishes was made in the last quarter of the 19th century, circa 1870–1880.
Attributed to the Edme Samson factory, the set comprises twelve octagonal plates and two shell-shaped serving bowls.
Each piece is hand-painted with a central flower basket filled with pink and purple peonies, surrounded by delicate floral sprays in coordinating tones.
A deep cobalt blue border enriched with gilt scrollwork frames the decoration.
The elegant forms and vibrant enamels reflect the enduring appeal of 19th-century French porcelain, particularly in designs inspired by 18th-century prototypes.
Dimensions:
Octagonal plates: 8.75 inches across
Shell-shaped bowls: 9.25 inches at the widest point
Condition: Excellent
Price: $950
Decoration: Hand-painted flower basket with peonies and floral sprays, cobalt and gilt border
Material: Porcelain
Style: 19th-century French, in the style of 18th-century porcelain
Origin: France
Date: Circa 1870–1880
Key Features:
Set includes 12 octagonal plates and 2 shaped serving bowls
Hand-painted with vibrant pink and purple peonies in flower baskets
Cobalt and gilt scrollwork borders
Attributed to Edme Samson, known for fine 19th-century reproductions of 18th-century styles
Excellent condition, ready for use or display -
18th Century French Porcelain Plate by Dagoty with Children at Play
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Pair Antique Paris Porcelain Golden Mantle Vases Empire Style Ca. 1840
$800.00This pair of antique Paris porcelain mantle vases was made in the Empire style around 1840.
Gilded overall in brilliant gold, the vases have a mirror-like sheen that reflects light with striking effect. A delicate band of hand-painted flowers softens the form, while the matte-finished handles provide contrast and texture, making the gold surfaces appear even more radiant.
The gilding was applied using finely ground gold mixed with a binder, then painted onto the surface.
The porcelain was gently fired to fuse the gold into a smooth, even layer—a labor-intensive process typical of high-quality 19th-century French porcelain.
Dimensions: 12.25 inches tall x 6 inches across x 3.25 inches deep
Condition: Excellent
Price: $800
Origin: France
Date: Circa 1840
Material: Porcelain
Style: Empire
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Pair French Vases Mid-19th Century Opaline Hand Painted on a Sky Blue Ground
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Large 18th Century French Porcelain Soup Tureen and Stand Cornflower Pattern
$1,100.00This large 18th century French porcelain soup tureen and stand was produced at the Clignancourt manufactory and decorated with delicate hand-painted cornflower sprigs in red and blue, known in France as “barbeau”. The motif is arranged with restraint and clarity, combining scattered sprigs across the body and stand with finely organized bands of intertwining flowers and foliage encircling the lid and shoulder. Subtle gilded lines articulate the form and give definition without overpowering the natural lightness of the decoration.
The cornflower pattern was especially admired in the late 18th century and is closely associated with the refined tastes of Queen Marie Antoinette, who favored its simplicity and freshness over heavier court ornament. Here, the design is applied with confidence and balance, allowing the white porcelain ground to play an active role in the overall effect.
This tureen was produced under the royal patronage of Philippe de France, Duke of Orléans, brother of King Louis XVI, who was known at court as “Monsieur.” The underplate bears the red factory mark “M,” confirming this prestigious association. Clignancourt porcelain was celebrated for its technical quality and refined painting, supplying the French aristocracy with tablewares that combined elegance with practical use.
The form is generous and well-proportioned, making the tureen a commanding centerpiece for an oval dining table or sideboard. While fully functional as a serving piece, it also lends itself beautifully to decorative use and may be filled with seasonal flowers for display on special occasions.
Dimensions: 17 inches wide, 13 inches deep, 12.5 inches high
Condition: Excellent
Price: $1,100
Decoration: Hand-painted cornflower sprigs with gilt detailing
Material: French porcelain
Style: Late 18th century French
Origin: Clignancourt, Paris
Date: Circa 1770–1790
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