An elegant vase in brown and white glazed stoneware, with relief decoration of a stylised braid. Typical of West Germany ceramic work of the 1960s, with marked graphic design and a highly textured speckled glaze.
The interior is glazed in a deep glossy brown, typical of productions of that period. Unsigned piece, but attributable to manufactories such as Scheurich or Bay Keramik.
Very good general condition.
Jérôme Massier (1850-1916), Vallauris. A highly decorative round openwork basket in white-glazed ceramic with a fine glossy glaze. Generous and elegant form, finely pierced in the manner of regular basket-weave. Signed in the hollow beneath the base on the flattened edge: "Jérôme Massier Vallauris". Very good general condition. Weight 2.850 kg.
A pair of Chinese guardian Foo dogs in deep-green-glazed ceramic. These traditional figures symbolising protection were once placed at the entrance of dwellings and temples to ward off malevolent influences. Their expressive bearing, the stylised treatment of the manes and decorative volutes lend them great character. The architectural bases, formed of stepped tiers, underline their stability and their role as sentinels. The green glaze displays subtle nuances and a slight shimmer, accentuating the lively effect of the surface. The bases still bear an old red wax seal, witness to an early export. Fine patina.
Mosaic by Gerbino, Jean Gerbino (1876-1966). A large bulbous vase with lugs in fine tones of blue, beige and light brown, with mosaic frieze motifs. Mosaic mixed-clay technique. Very good condition. Signed in the hollow on the base: Gerbino, Vallauris / c. 1930.
Mosaic by Gerbino, Jean Gerbino (1876-1966). A fine bulbous vase with lugs in fine tones of brown, beige and blue/green, with mosaic frieze motifs. Mosaic mixed-clay technique. Very good condition. Signed in the hollow on the base: Gerbino, Vallauris. Circa 1940-1950.
An astonishing and striking large model of the Eiffel Tower, entirely executed in fretwork and polychrome wood. This work of patience and artisanal virtuosity is distinguished by the fineness of its openwork decorations, its architectural elegance and its numerous hand-painted details. The openwork façades are enriched with geometric motifs enhanced with vivid colours — red, blue, green — lending the whole a naïve and authentic charm. Small "RF" (République Française) escutcheons painted on either side are notable, underlining the patriotic character of the work. This tower is composed of two distinct parts:
. The base with its four pillars
. The tower proper which fits into the base
This piece is probably a showcase piece or a commemorative work, executed for the Paris World's Fair (1889) or in the following decades, when the Eiffel Tower had become a national symbol. A rare and striking piece by its scale and decorative quality. Ideal for a folk art collection, a shop display or an evocative Belle Époque setting.
An elegant set of four large polished green marble spheres, with subtle variations in shades of deep green, punctuated by natural white or emerald veins. Each measures 15 cm in diameter and weighs between 4.500 and 4.800 kg, highlighting the density and quality of these pieces. Ideal as a centrepiece on a console, in a contemporary bookcase or as a mineral sculpture. Period: 20th century.
A pair of wrought-iron andirons figuring fantastical dragons with slender silhouettes and ferocious expressions. Work of great forging quality. From Bruges in Belgium. Each dragon presents a finely worked head, scrolled tongue and pronounced teeth, a sinuous body resting on four clawed paws and a long tail raised to the rear. These andirons combine function and aesthetic, serving to hold logs in the hearth while imposing a strong decorative presence. Even early patina. Weight: 7.300 kg the pair.
An elegant vase in Murano glass, executed using the sommerso technique. Its decoration is composed of superposed layers of glass, an emerald-green core, accentuated by a warm amber tone. The prismatic form, with geometric lines and a slightly softened square aperture, reflects the Modernist aesthetic of Murano in the 1960s-1970s.
A large tulip vase in mixed-clay with polychrome decoration of stylised geometric floral motif friezes. Characteristic work of Jean Gerbino, the master ceramicist established in Vallauris, inventor of this striking technique consisting of composing decorations by assembling coloured clays within the mass. Each unique piece reveals the virtuosity of Gerbino's craftsmanship in Vallauris in the 1940s-1960s. Signed "Gerbino Vallauris" beneath the base.
An elegant pair of vases of architectural form, executed in stoneware and enhanced with an ash glaze. Each piece is adorned with a decorative frieze incised with a stylus that emphasises the verticality of the lines. 20th century.
A striking 19th-century wall clock combining ornamental richness and horological precision. The finely carved and gold-leaf gilded case displays an exceptional decoration: two winged griffins flanking an enamelled dial, a stylised palmette at the top, columnettes, floral garlands and a Rocaille shell in the lower section. The whole evokes the Neoclassical aesthetic. Functional mechanical pendulum movement, signed Lenzkirch AG (Germany), numbered 92833. Wall mount signed AUG Stenman — Eskilstuna (Sweden), renowned late 19th-century ironwork. Late 19th century.