Ceramics
Two cataloged auctions each year
All varieties of ceramics are represented in Ader’s dedicated auctions: high- and low-fire earthenware, porcelain from the most famous manufacturers (Rouen, Nevers, Moustiers...), Italian majolica, foreign pieces (China, Japan), Impressionist ceramics… Utility items—primarily for the table and the bathroom—are featured alongside decorative works by the most illustrious artists, such as Nicola da Urbino, Charles-Nicolas Dodin, and Marie-Victoire Jaquotot.
A Word from the Expert
“The most sought-after pieces in the field of ceramics remain the Medici porcelains, which stem from the very first European production modeled after Chinese designs. Produced in the late 16th century, only a very small number remain today—around 70, almost all of which are housed in museums. The discovery of a new Medici piece would be extraordinary. A note to anyone who thinks they might own one: they can be recognized by the mark on the reverse depicting the dome of Florence Cathedral.”
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Successful Auctions
Royal Manufactory of Sèvres Porcelain luncheon set with a beautiful blue background, decorated with polychrome landscapes painted in reserve by Jean-Charles Develly, on the rim friezes of leaves, palms and rectangular reserves with the titles of the scenes in gold below. It is composed of: - A 1st size oval tray depicting the "Château de Tilly sur Seules" with a crew passing in front. - A Régnier round teapot, plain and covered, depicting on one side "Aqueducs de Buc" with a scene of cows and sheep emerging from a sheepfold in the foreground, and on the other side "Rambouillet" in the background, the château with a scene of a governess and children riding a capricious donkey, a dog barking all around. - A Régnier plain covered sugar jar depicting on one side "Aqueducs de Marly" with a colin-maillard scene and on the other side "Montlhéry" with a pastoral scene of cows, goats and cowherd near a lively picnic. - A plain Régnier cream jug depicting the "Parc de St. Cloud" with a cow being milked in the foreground and milk-drinking children with their dog. - Two plain Régnier chocolate cups and saucers, one depicting "Vincennes" with a scene of a groundhog showman in front of the children, the parents in the background, the château in the distance, the other depicting "Paris" from a panoramic viewpoint, with a foreground scene of walkers observing the city through a spyglass, near a draughtswoman seated along the railing. Gold fillet on the rim, gold teapot spout embellished with palms, foliage and a star. Sugar pot handle in the shape of a woman's head in amatized gold, cream pot handle in the shape of a ram's head in amatized gold. Pieces marked on the reverse with the blue stamp of the Manufacture royale de Sèvres under Louis XVIII, dated in green February 17, 18 for the painting and in gold March 18, 18 for the gilding. The lunch is presented in its original green calfskin case inlaid with gold foliage frieze. 19th century, 1818. Tray W: 44.5cm; Teapot H: 20.5cm; Sugar pot H: 15.5cm; Cup H: 13cm; Saucer D: 15.9cm Good condition. A tiny paint chip on the tray scene in the foliage, the handle of the cream pot glued back. Box with wear and repairs
Result
80,600 EUR
MARSEILLE Exceptional pair of earthenware bouquetières covered with rocaille form resting on three twisted feet, rocaille handles and cover in the shape of flowers in relief. The lid is curved and pierced with holes. Polychrome decoration of bouquets of flowers on a green enamel background, the parts in relief are enhanced with gold. 18th century Mark VP in manganese. Manufacture Veuve Perrin H. 28 cm L : 27 cm Old restorations on the flowers of the holds and on a foot. Provenance: Maison Vandermeersch 23 quai Voltaire Paris The rarity of these pieces lies mainly in the water green color of the enamel background rarely used on earthenware. It would seem that in Marseille only the manufacture of the Veuve Perrin used this colored background whose duration was ephemeral from 1763 to 1765 approximately. Bibliography : For the same decoration: - D. Maternaty-Baldouy. The earthenware of Marseille in the 18th century. The manufacture of the Widow Perrin. Museum of Marseille. Editions AGEP exhibition October 20 - January 20, 1991. Pages 132 and 133. - D. Maternaty-Baldouy. A collector and patron of Marseilles. Provençal earthenware & Ottoman ceramics. Ed. Barthélémy Avignon Exhibition November 2006- March 2007 Centre de la Vieille Charité. Marseille, pages 96 & 97 n° 62.
Result
40,960 EUR
Sèvres Chinese reticulated porcelain service comprising a covered teapot, a covered sugar pot, a milk pot, two cups and their saucers with openwork reticulated walls highlighted in gold, the handles in the form of bamboos highlighted in gold. It is contained in a leather case sheathed in velvet and pink silk bearing the inscription in gold: DONNE PAR L.L.M.M IMPERIALES under the figure of the Emperor surmounted by a crown. Marked: N crowned, gilded in Sèvres, 67 in red. Napoleon III period, 1867. H. of the teapot: 13 cm, H. of the sugar pot: 11.5 cm, H. of the milk pot: 6 cm, H. of the cups: 5.2 cm, D. of the saucers: 12.7 cm. Dimensions of the box : L. 60 cm, W. 40 cm, H. 15 cm. Very good condition.
Result
33,280 EUR
MARSEILLE Covered ewer of baluster form and its basin, out of earthenware, handle in volute connected to the lid by a silver chain, the low part of the ewer with profile of shell. Polychrome decoration and gold highlights of scenes of maritime landscapes animated with fishermen on the outer walls of the basin, flowers inside. On the body of the ewer, in a seascape with ruins are five characters including four ladies of quality in period dress, one holding a parasol and a gentleman sitting on a rock. The lid decorated with a gold shell and attributes of fishing and flowers. Gold festoon and highlights on the handle and shells in relief. Manufacture G. Robert XVIIIth century around 1765 - 1770. Ewer H. : 28,5 cm Basin L : 38,3 cm Chips on the edge of the basin and the lid, a scratch and chips. Provenance: Maison Vandermeersch Paris and Gilbert Lévy Paris. Reproduced in : J. Chompret.J. Bloch. Guerin. Alfassa. Repertory of the French earthenware. 1933 Volume II pl.63 B Appeared at the Colonial Exhibition, Provencal Art, Marseille 1922 & A.D Paris 1932. French Faience from 1525 to 1820. Palais du Louvre Pavillon de Marsan 1932. Page 241 n° 1550. Collection A.M Souzy For a model of the same quality see : D. Maternaty-Baldouy. A collector and patron of Marseilles. Provençal earthenware & Ottoman ceramics. Ed. Barthélémy Avignon Exhibition November 2006 - March 2007. Center of the Vieille Charité Marseille. Pages 148 & 149 n° 102 & 103.
Result
30,720 EUR
China for Vietnam Rectangular covered porcelain box with blue underglaze decoration of Dragon Hue among clouds and phoenix on a honeycombed background. Nguyen Dynasty, reign of Emperor Thiêu Tri (1841-1847). 19th century, around 1845. Metal hoop. L: 21.5 cm Two small cracks.
Result
28,160 EUR
China for Vietnam Pair of porcelain covered bowls decorated in blue underglaze so-called blue Hue of dragons on the waves and sacred pearls in storerooms on a latticework background, the bottom and lid marked with a five-clawed dragon in medallion, symbol of Emperor Thiêu Tri (1841-1847). Nguyen Dynasty, reign of Emperor Thiêu Tri (1841-1847). 19th century, circa 1845. Metal hoop. H: 20 cm, W: 14 cm Similar models reproduced by Tr?n ?ình S?n, Appreciating the Custom-made Pattern Porcelains during the Nguyen Dynasty, H? Chí Minh, 2008, p. 62-63.
Result
20,480 EUR
MOUSTIERS Large oval earthenware dish, decorated in blue monochrome in the center of a scene of deer hunting after an engraved work of Antonio Tempesta, (1555-1630) in an oval medallion surrounded by nets and a fine lace. On the wing, embroidery of lambrequins and ironwork. Two holes of suspension of origin. Manufacture Clérissy First quarter of the 18th century, around 1715-1720. L : 63 cm Some chips.
Result
17,920 EUR