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Sun 26 May

Emile GALLE (1846-1904). Enameled earthenware cat decorated with hearts, circles and crosses in blue and white on a yellow background, eyes in yellow and black sulfur. Signed "E.Gallé Nancy" under one paw. Height 33 - Width 25 - Depth 16 cm

Sun 26 May

Edouard CAZAUX (1889-1974). An ovoid vase on a small foot in blue and green glazed ceramics, lightly iridescent, depicting Leda and the swan in two medallions. Signed under the base. Circa 1950. Height 24.5 cm (a tiny chip, slight firing defect)

Sun 26 May

Jan and Joel MARTEL (1896-1966) for the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres. Seated cat. Proof in white enameled earthenware bearing a Manufacture stamp and signed DL on the terrace, as well as the Sèvres letter-date stamp J for 1937 under the base. Height 35 - Width 13 - Depth 18 cm A similar model is kept at the Musée national de Céramique de Sèvres under inventory number MNC25617.

Sun 26 May

Cylindrical majolica albarello with polychrome enamel decoration of arabesques and foliage on a blue background and two medallions on a yellow background featuring a helmeted male profile on one side and a female profile on the other. Venice, Maestro Domenico's workshop, 16th century. Height 15.5 cm - Diam. 13.5 cm (small chips, crack)

Sun 26 May

Mithé ESPELT (1923-2020). Circular "Engrenage" model mirror in crackled gold enameled ceramic, black amati and green-tone crystallized glass inclusions. Circa 1950. Diameter: 26 cm (a small chip on the black border) Bibliography Antoine Candau, "Mithé Espelt, Le luxe discret du quotidien", Editions Odyssée, 2020, a similar model illustrated on p. 105, p. 116 and 117.

Sun 26 May

Mithé ESPELT (1923-2020). Mésange" model mirror in glazed ceramic in burgundy, pink and green tones and crackled gold decorated with flowers and a bird. Circa 1960. Height 30 - Width 22 cm (a very minor firing defect) Bibliography Antoine Candau, "Mithé Espelt, Le luxe discret du quotidien", Editions Odyssée, 2020, the model illustrated p.17.

Sun 26 May

Mithé ESPELT (1923-2020). Rectangular box with lid in red and green crackle-glazed ceramic decorated with flowers. Black lacquered wooden box. Created in 1967. Height 6 - W: 9.5 - L: 26.5 cm (unfinished model, one firing crack) Bibliography Antoine Candau, "Mithé Espelt, Le luxe discret du quotidien", Editions Odyssée, 2020, a similar model on p.147.

Sun 26 May

Mithé ESPELT (1923-2020). Mars" box with crackled gold ceramic lid and green crystallized glass inclusion. Black lacquered wood box. Height 8 - Sides: 24 cm (one firing crack) Provenance: private collection of a former ceramic worker in the artist's studio.

Sun 26 May

Mithé ESPELT (1923-2020). Cross in gold glazed ceramic with cracks and inclusions of green crystallized glass. Height 15.5 - Width 14 cm

Sun 26 May

Mithé ESPELT (1923-2020). Pyramide" model lamp base in cracked gold enamelled ceramic and beige crystallized glass. Circa 1990. Height 22 - Width 13.5 - Depth 10 cm Bibliography Antoine Candau, "Mithé Espelt, Le luxe discret du quotidien", Editions Odyssée, 2020, the model illustrated p.195.

Sun 26 May

Mithé ESPELT (1923-2020). Sequins necklace in crackle-glazed gold ceramic. Black cord. Circa 1950. Length : 36 cm Provenance: Private collection of a former ceramic worker in the artist's studio. Bibliography : Antoine Candau, "Mithé Espelt, Le luxe discret du quotidien", Editions Odyssée, 2020, a similar model illustrated on p.57.

Sun 26 May

Mithé ESPELT (1923-2020). Glazed ceramic bracelet with crackled gold and yellow and green glass cabochons on paillon. Circa 1950. Diameter: 6.5 cm Provenance: Private collection of a former ceramic worker in the artist's studio. Bibliography : Antoine Candau, "Mithé Espelt, Le luxe discret du quotidien", Editions Odyssée, 2020, a close model illustrated on p. 56.

Sun 26 May

Mithé ESPELT (1923-2020). Silver-glazed ceramic bracelet with honey, white and gray glass cabochons on paillon. Circa 1950. Diameter: 7 cm Provenance: Private collection of a former ceramic worker in the artist's studio. Bibliography : Antoine Candau, "Mithé Espelt, Le luxe discret du quotidien", Editions Odyssée, 2020, a close model illustrated on p. 56.

Sun 26 May

Mithé ESPELT (1923-2020). Polychrome and gold enameled crackled ceramic thermometer decorated with a connected bird. Height 22.5 - Width 13 cm

Sun 26 May

Mithé ESPELT (1923-2020). Glazed ceramic square box with lid, decorated with pink flowers on a blue background. Black lacquered wood box. Height 6 - Sides: 9.5 cm (a small chip)

CERAMIQUES ANGLAISES - Pair of covered pots in black and red patinated terra cotta, the lids turned in a spinning top style, the necks animated with acanthus leaves in relief, the handles simulating dragons, the bodies decorated with medallions in the Renaissance style depicting profiles on a piquet background. They stand on circular bases. Stamped and numbered 114 on the reverse by FGW. English work XX° century Height: 31 cm - Width: 24.5 cm - Diameter 13 cm Wear, small chips on the lid

PORCELAINES EUROPEENNES - Porcelain vase with blue, red and gilded monochrome decoration, the neck animated with bouquets, the shoulder adorned with stars and garlands of flowers, the body decorated with a heraldic motif. Late 19th/early 20th century Height: 26 cm Restoration to the foot, electrically mounted. Enclosed: - ROYAL COPENHAGEN, seagull, small polychrome enameled porcelain subject, stamped on reverse, 20th century, length : 11 cm - Small candlesticks and cherub in white enameled porcelain and two dinette elements

CERAMIQUES FRANCAISES - LONGWY - LONGWY Fontainebleau" model Large circular earthenware dish with gilded and polychrome decoration, on the wing of an eagle with spread wings and a frieze of sabers alternating with bees, in the center, Napoleon in the courtyard of the Château de Fontainebleau. On the reverse, printed stamp for the period 1957/1977, titled, mark of the enhancer Paul Mignon and numbered. One of 150 copies. Diameter: 46.5 cm Restorations

CERAMIQUE XX° SIECLE -LONGWY - A large earthenware dish with polychrome enameled "Longwy enamels" depicting a deer in an undergrowth crossed by a watercourse, on a crackled background, the wing underlined by a large deep blue fillet. On the reverse, printed mark of 10 croix de lorraine, stamped by Justin Masson and bearing the number F.1252. second third of the 20th century Height: 7.5 cm - Diameter: 38 cm

CERAMIQUES XXe SIECLE - LONGWY - LONGWY - Earthenware moving rim plate with polychrome enameled decoration of a bird in the center and flowers on a turquoise background. On the reverse, 10-cross Lorraine mark for the period 1901-1955. Numbered 5669. - Earthenware rim plate with polychrome enameled decoration of a lakescape with a bird. On the reverse, 10-cross Lorraine mark for the period 1901-1955. Numbered 792. Diameter: 23 cm

CERAMIQUES EUROPEENNES - Set of 20th century earthenware : KELLER ET GUERIN in LUNEVILLE - an oval serving dish with contoured rim and flower jetés decoration, stamped on reverse Length: 35.5 cm - Width: 26 cm - a circular vegetable dish with contoured rim decorated with a spray of flowers, stamped on reverse Diameter: 31 cm Also included - a fine earthenware basket, two modern German stoneware vases, a modern Delft earthenware vase and a small enameled stoneware pitcher with floral decoration early 20th century From 11 cm to 17 cm Cracks, chips, scratches No guarantee of condition

FAIENCES FRANCAISES - EST Earthenware vegetable dish with moving rims, decorated with polychrome edging, pink combed on the rim and two Chinese children playing swing on a flowery mound. Chinese" mark on the back. 19th century. Height: 6.5 cm - Length: 29 cm - Width: 37.5 cm (splinters, chips, one crack) We enclose : GIEN Circular vegetable dish with moving rims decorated in Renaissance polychrome with fantastic animals, a cartouche with a putto and friezes. On the reverse, printed stamp GIEN FRANCE. Mid-twentieth century. Diameter: 26.5 cm. Height: 8 cm.

BARBOTINES - Set of brown, beige and green enameled barbotine with shellfish and crustacean motifs comprising : - a small jug decorated with crabs, starfish and clams, Height: 17 cm - a sugar bowl decorated with crabs, seaweed, ropes and seahorses, Diameter: 8.5 cm - a mug simulating a seashell, blue background inside, diameter: 7.5 cm - a tripod milk jug simulating a shell, Height: 6.5 cm - two covered sugar bowls simulating shells, Height: 8 cm No guarantee of condition

CERAMIQUE FIN XIX° SIECLE - GALLE - Emile GALLE (1846-1904) Earthenware navette bowl with scrolling relief decoration and polychrome blue and manganese cameo of a seaside landscape and a spray of flowers animated by insects, standing on three moving feet. Signature on the foot: E. GALLE Nancy Late 19th century Height: 13.5 cm - Width: 21 cm - Depth: 11.5 cm Chips and missing parts

FAIENCES FRANCAISES - QUIMPER - QUIMPER Suite of six ribbed baluster-shaped polychrome earthenware cream pots. The lids decorated with a stylized frieze, yellow and manganese edging. The body animated with flowers, insects and birds. Numbered on the reverse. 19th century. Height: 9 cm - Diameter: 6 cm. (accidents, chips and restorations on several handles) Also included: QUIMPER. Small rectangular dish with 2 handles and moving edges, decorated in the center of the basin with a couple of peasants in traditional costume. Numbered on the reverse. Late 19th - early 20th century Length: 28.5 cm - Width: 20.5 cm (chips)

PORCELAINES FRANCAISES ET DIVERS - Octagonal porcelain dish with painted decoration of a bird's nest surrounded by wild flowers, the wing underlined by a frieze of fleur-de-lys and gilded scrolls. Signed lower right 'V. PROST'. On the back monogrammed 'VP' and dated '4 sep. 1890'. Late 19th century. Height : 24 cm - Width : 23,5 cm On y joint : - Porcelain dish with contoured edges decorated in relief with stylized shells and a painted landscape depicting a river bank with a mill and a fisherman. Circa 1900. Diameter: 28.5 cm (some wear) - Suite of 4 opalines including a bowl, a vase on a baluster leg, a molded candlestick with twisted ribs and part of a baluster vase. Late 19th and 20th century. Heights: from 8.5 to 19 cm (no condition guarantee)

PORCELAINES FRANCAISES - LIMOGES - LIMOGES FRANCE Charming polychrome enameled porcelain covered box simulating an egg, decorated with blue flowers in medallions in reserve on garlands of flowers, gilded metal mount. Stamp under the foot. Modern Height: 8 cm - Width: 7.5 cm - Depth: 10.5 cm

Mon 27 May

CHINA - Neolithic period, 2nd millennium B.C. Earthenware jar with globular body and two handles, decorated with geometric and checkerboard motifs. (small chips) H. 13

Mon 27 May

CHINA - TANG Dynasty (618-907) Cream-glazed earthenware covered pot (glaze cracks). H. 22 cm. Beige glazed terra cotta jar with two handles (small chip at heel). Height 12 cm

Mon 27 May

CHINA - YUAN Dynasty (1279 - 1368) Black-glazed stoneware jar, domed body resting on a small truncated cone-shaped foot, two small handles on the neck. H. 24 cm

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware double gourd vase with blue and red monochrome decoration in reserves of Saint Therese praying before an altar and two men holding each other by the arms inscribed: "ste therese 1735". 18th century. H. 16.5 cm Slight chips.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware double gourd vase with blue and red monochrome patronymic decoration of Saint Charles praying in front of an altar and Saint James as a pilgrim in reserves alternating with trellis motifs and inscribed: "Charles cady 1745" and "st jacques 1745". Mid 18th century, circa 1745. H. 18.5 cm Slight chips on the lip.

Mon 27 May

MOULINS Earthenware double gourd vase with polychrome patronymic decoration of the martyrdom of Saint Sebastian on one side and a villager dancing and drinking on the other inscribed: "a toy camarade Sébastien enmellien .1765." under the belly and "f du curieux" for foutre du curieux. 18th century, circa 1765. H. 18.5 cm Restoration to the neck and chips. Label on reverse from the former Chavaillon collection, Chatellerault sale, November 10-11, 2002.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Deceptive earthenware pitcher with blue and orange cameo decoration of a man offering flowers to a woman, surrounded by a stag mourning the loss of his antlers and a man holding the devil by the tail, inscribed: "je pleure ce que bien dautre voud avoir perdu 1753" and "chaqun par dis ferences route tire le diable par la queux". The neck is decorated with rosettes. 18th century, 1753. H. 21 cm - L. 20 cm - W. 15.5 cm Chips and chips.

Mon 27 May

LILLE Earthenware pitcher with polychrome decoration in reserves of Saint Barbara holding a palm and sword, and an armed soldier lighting a cannon wick, inscribed respectively: "Sainte barbe priez pour nous" and "a la plus grande gloire de dieu et de Sainte barbe". The background is decorated with red and blue latticework. Late 18th century. H. 21 cm - L. 17 cm - W. 14.5 cm Slight chips, scratches and restoration on the neck.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Baluster-shaped earthenware pitcher with patriotic polychrome decoration "aux trois ordres réunis", the sword and cross planted in a sheaf of wheat tied by a phylactery framed by a palm wreath linked by a ribbon bow. Fleurettes and double blue fillets on the body and neck, and the handle decorated with blue stripes. Late 18th century, revolutionary period. H. 21.5 cm - L. 18.5 cm - W. 13 cm Slight chips.

Mon 27 May

NORTH Earthenware statuette on a rectangular crenellated base with polychrome decoration of a rider on a horse. A sword in the left hand and the horse's reins in the right. 19th century. H. 19 cm - L. 16 cm - W. 9 cm Reins glued.

Mon 27 May

NORTH Earthenware statuette with polychrome decoration on a circular base of a soldier wearing a bicorne and an epaulette jacket with sword and cane. 19th century. H. 20 cm Restoration.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Deceptive earthenware pitcher with polychrome decoration of ships with tricolor flags on the body and various openwork geometric shapes on the neck, inscribed under the body: "1811". Handle and lip treated with a sponge motif. Early 19th century, circa 1811. H. cm - L. cm - W. cm Cracks, chips and restoration to handle and upper rim.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware patronymic plate with contoured rim inscribed: "thairaise martaint . François morisoux 1785", with polychrome decoration depicting the patron saint of the commissioners, Saint Teresa of Avilla, praying before an altar, and at her side Saint Francis of Assisi, wearing a gown and holding a cross. The wing is decorated with garlands of flowers. Late 18th century, circa 1785. D. 23 cm Chips and chips. The 1805 commission for two plates, a large salad bowl and a pitcher inscribed to "therese maurisautte" (see lot no. ...), from her maiden name "thairaise martaint", allows us to consider the plate as an engagement gift.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware plate with contoured rim inscribed: "Theraizse maurisaut . 1805 . An . 13 .", with polychrome decoration depicting the patron saint of the sponsor, St. Thérèse d'Avilla, praying before an altar. The wing is decorated with florets and yellow and black fillets. 19th century, circa 1805. D. 22.5 cm Chips. The plate is part of an order from which we also received a plate, a pitcher and a salad bowl in the name of "therese maurissautte" under different spellings (lot n°...). Another plate in the names of : "thairaise martaint . François morisoux" dated 1785 belonged to the same patron before her marriage (lot n°...).

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware plate with contoured rim inscribed: "therese maurisautte . 1805 . Year . 13 .", with polychrome decoration depicting the patron saint of the sponsor, Saint Therese of Avilla, praying before an altar. The wing is decorated with florets and blue and black fillets. 19th century, circa 1805. D. 22.5 cm The plate is part of an order from which we also have a plate, a pitcher and a salad bowl in the name of "therese maurissautte" under different spellings (lot n°...). Another plate in the names of : "thairaise martaint . François morisoux" dated 1785 belonged to the same patron before her marriage (lot n°...).

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Covered earthenware patronymic pitcher with polychrome decoration of a gabare train and leafy branches on the body and lid. On the neck, garlands of falling leaves and flowers. Under the body, the inscription: "thairaizé maurisaut . .1805. An . 13.". The handle is treated with sponge decoration. 19th century, circa 1805. H. 24 cm - L. 15 cm A crack and chips on the upper rim. The pitcher is part of an order from which we also received two plates and a salad bowl in the name of "therese maurissautte" under different spellings (lot n°...). Another plate in the names of : "thairaise martaint . François morisoux" dated 1785 belonged to the same patron before her marriage (lot n°...).

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Patronymic round earthenware salad bowl with contoured rim and polychrome decoration of the Nevers bridge, barges and sailing boats. In the center a three-masted ship and below the inscription: "thairaizsé maurisaut . 1805. An . 13." 19th century, circa 1805. D. 33.5 cm Chips, two original hanging holes on the reverse. The salad bowl is part of an order from which we also received two plates and a pitcher in the name of "therese maurissautte" under different spellings (lot n°...). Another plate in the names of : "thairaise martaint . François morisoux" dated 1785 belonged to the same patron before her marriage.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Four-pass gourd-shaped earthenware bottle with polychrome patronymic decoration inscribed: "joseph . jarbas . 1763" under a medallion of a woman in a plant landscape on one side and a landscape with houses and a tower on the reverse. 18th century, 1763. H. 30 cm Chipped neck, enamel chips and restoration on a loop.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware patronymic plate with contoured rim inscribed: "marie gairier 1805 An .13.", with polychrome decoration depicting the patron saint of the sponsor, Saint Mary with the infant Jesus, an orb in one hand and a palm in the other. 19th century, 1805. D. 23 cm Chips.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Four-pass gourd-shaped earthenware bottle with polychrome decoration of a holy bishop holding a crosier on one side and a landscape with small house on the reverse. 18th century. H. 25 cm Restoration.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware salad bowl with contoured rim featuring polychrome patriotic decoration with the three orders united: a sword, a cross and a spade crossing a heart, held in place by a ribbon bow, surmounted by the royal crown and encircled by a garland of flowers. Late 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 28.5 cm - H. 8 cm Chips and chips, two original suspension holes on the back. Bibliography : BONNET, Collection Louis HEITSCHEL, p.85, n°65, similar decoration on a plate.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware barrel-shaped flask decorated with the inscription "Louis" and blue and red fillets. 18th century. H. 13 cm Restoration to the neck.

Mon 27 May

PARIS (Fabrique d'Ollivier) Round "cul noir" dish with contoured rim featuring patriotic polychrome decoration of three hammered fleurs-de-lis in a medallion inscribed: "VIVE LA LIBERTE SANS LICENCE" topped by a bonnet on a pike and framed by a wreath of oak leaves linked by a tricolor ribbon. Engraved "OLLIVIER A PARIS". Late 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 31.5 cm Fracture, restoration to the clasps. Bibliography BONNET, Collection Louis HEITSCHEL, p.203, n°442.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware cider pitcher with polychrome revolutionary decoration of fishermen near a mill in blue monochrome in a cartouche surrounded by rocaille scrolls, loves, birds, garlands of flowers and surmounted by the three orders: spade, crook, sword, sheaf of wheat under a royal crown, the sides of the handle decorated with two animated cartouches and birds. Under the handle, the date 1790. 18th century, Revolutionary period, 1790. H. 28.6 cm

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware plate with patriotic polychrome decoration of a medallion wearing a black ribbon bow framed by a garland of leaves and flowers inscribed: "Vive la Liberté et ça ira. Late 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 22.5 cm Chips and chips. Bibliography : BONNET, Collection Louis HEITSCHEL, p.117, n°155.

Mon 27 May

CENTRE Earthenware plate with blue monochrome decoration in the center of a teacher holding a letter and a student on a rectangular base bearing the patronymic François Servan, the wing decorated with foliage. 18th century. D. 23 cm.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Contoured rim plate with revolutionary polychrome decoration of the reunion of the three orders: crosier, sword and spade surrounded by three fleurs-de-lis and the inscriptions charité, force espérance in a medallion. 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 23 cm Chips.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware contoured rim plate with polychrome decoration in the center of the inscriptions, ''la nation'', ''la loi'',''et légalité'' in three crossed medallions of two tricolor flags and a pike topped with a Phrygian cap. Late 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 22 cm Chips. Bibliography : BONNET, Collection de Louis HEITSCHEL, p. 134, n°225. MOINET, BILLON-TOURET, Céramiques Révolutionnaires, p. 102, no. 133.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Three earthenware plates with contoured edges and patriotic polychrome decoration: Earthenware plate with contoured rim with patriotic polychrome decoration of a tree of liberty topped with a Phrygian cap, with flags, pikes and tricolor ribbons at the base. Late 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 23 cm Chips and chips. Earthenware plate with contoured rim and patriotic decoration in manganese cameo in the center of a royal crown filleted with a spade, three oval medallions, one with two crosses, the other with two swords and the third with three flaming hearts. Late 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 23 cm Chips and chips. Bibliography BONNET, Collection de Louis HEITSCHEL, p.79, n°44 MOINET, BILLON-TOURET, Céramiques Révolutionnaires, p.71, n°17 Earthenware plate with contoured rim featuring patriotic decoration in manganese monochrome in the center of a royal crown filleted with a spade, three oval medallions, one with two crosses, the other with two swords and the third with three flaming hearts. Late 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 23 cm Chips and chips. Bibliography BONNET, Collection de Louis HEITSCHEL, p.79, n°44 MOINET, BILLON-TOURET, Céramiques Révolutionnaires, p.71, n°17

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Contoured rim plate with revolutionary polychrome decoration in the center of a balance bearing on one plate the attributes of the Third Estate and on the other a crosier and sword placed above the inscription l'équité. 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 22.5 cm. Restoration.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS. Contoured rim plate with patriotic decoration in green and manganese of the symbols of the Réunion des Trois Ordres linked by a ribbon framed by three fleurs-de-lis, and three flamed hearts. Late 18th century, Revolutionary period. D : 22,5 cm Bibliography J. GARNIER, Faïences patriotiques, N°IX Fig. 84. Similar model Musée Leblanc Duvernoy, AUXERRE.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS. Contoured rim plate with patriotic decoration in blue monochrome of three oval medallions decorated with two crosses, two swords linked by a ribbon, three flamed hearts and in the middle a spade head up supporting the royal crown. Flowering stems on the wing. Late 18th century, Revolutionary period. D. 23 cm Some edge wear. Rare model in blue monochrome.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware salad bowl with contoured rim with polychrome decoration of the tree of love with the patronymic of ''Mathurin.le.Brund.1780''. Late 18th century. D. 32 cm Cracks and chips.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Polychrome earthenware patronymic pitcher depicting Saint Teresa of Avila in ecstasy, arms crossed in a landscape, standing beside an altar with a crucifix. On the lower part of the body, the patronymic: ''therése charnavit 1756''. Mid 18th century. D. 9 cm - H. 12.5 cm - W. 11 cm Chips and chips on the rim.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Round earthenware salad bowl with contoured rim with polychrome decoration in the center in a four-lobed cartouche surrounded by flowers of two flamed hearts crossed by arrows and the inscription ''le coeur de ma metrece & le mien ne fond .qun''. 18th century. D : 29 cm

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware salad bowl with contoured rim decorated with a polychrome patriotic and patronymic motif of the three orders meeting, a garland surmounted by two birds pecking at the top of a couple holding hands, in 18th century garb, with the inscription between them 'nous sommes d'une amitié sans égale et voila le fruit de l'amour conjugal' and below, the surnames ''therese lyotard michel lyotard , Epoux Legitimes'' then under a garland the dating ''fais à nevers le 24 7bre 1790''. Flowers on the wing. Late 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 31 cm Cracking.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware plate with contoured rim with polychrome revolutionary decoration of the reunion of the three orders: crozier, spade and sword, under a royal crown in a medallion surrounded by the inscription "a sa durée tient le bonheur public 1789". 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 23 cm Chips. Bibliography: BONNET, Collection Louis HEITSCHEL, p. 77, no. 60. MOINET, BILLON-TOURET, Céramiques Révolutionnaires, p. 84, no. 168. Comparable model: Musée des Arts décoratifs de Bordeaux (inv. 60-2-97).

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware plate with contoured rim featuring polychrome patriotic decoration with three orders: a sheaf of wheat, a sword and a crosier, and the inscriptions 'tres in uno' and 'vis unita fortior 1789'. Third State symbols on patriotic earthenware are almost always agricultural in inspiration, and the sheaf of wheat shown here is no exception. Late 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 22.5 cm Chips. Bibliography : BONNET, Collection Louis HEITSCHEL, p. 99, n°104. MOINET, BILLON-TOURET, Céramiques Révolutionnaires, p.85, n°73.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware plate with contoured rim and polychrome patriotic decoration with the three orders: a crown with two ribbons extending to the marli and bearing the inscription "tres in uno", below the crown a spade crossed by a cross and a sword surrounded by the inscription "la nation la loi le Roy". 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 23 cm Chips. Bibliography: BONNET, Collection Louis HEITSCHEL, p.130, n°210. MOINET, BILLON-TOURET, Céramiques Révolutionnaires, p.79, n°47.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware rim plate with polychrome "le serment civique" (the civic oath) decoration at center of an altar decorated with a flaming heart under a Phrygian bonnet set on a terrace surmounted by a lover holding a standard inscribed "w la nation la loi et le roy" (the nation, the law and the king). On the wing, stylized flowers and double falls. This simplified decoration recalls the oath taken by the king, the clergy and the federations on the altar of Liberty on July 14, 1790, during the Fête de la Fédération in Paris. Late 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 23 cm Chips. Bibliography: BONNET, Collection Louis HEITSCHEL, p.130, no. 209. MOINET, BILLON-TOURET, Céramiques Révolutionnaires, p.139, n° 252.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware contoured rim plate with polychrome decoration of a portcullis surrounded by three fleur-de-lys and two crossed ears of wheat in the center of a radiating circle in which a sword and crosier are embedded. Around it, the inscriptions "fidelitas" and "Pax et concordia". Late 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 23 cm Chips and chips. Bibliography BONNET, Collection Louis HEITSCHEL, p.97, n°95.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware plate with contoured rim with polychrome decoration in a reserve surrounded by foliage with the inscription "W La nation. la loi. et le Roi 1790.". In Nevers, the 'W' means 'Vive'. Late 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 23 cm Chipping, a few chips. Bibliography : BONNET, Collection Louis HEITSCHEL, p.131 n°213.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware plate with contoured rim featuring patriotic polychrome decoration in the center of a rooster perched on a cannon surmounted by the inscription 'je veille pour la nation' ('I watch for the nation'). The iconography of the rooster predates the French Revolution, but was revived in 1790 and popularized around 1792-1793. Its symbolism is twofold: it can be linked to warrior divinities, but also to a protective role. Late 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 23 cm Chips and chips. Bibliography : BONNET, Collection Louis HEITSCHEL, p. 174, n°340. MOINET, BILLON-TOURET, Céramiques Révolutionnaires, p. 184, no. 384: similar model.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware plate with contoured rim featuring patriotic polychrome decoration in the center of a citadel surmounted by a flag and two soldiers in arms, one at the ramparts and the other at the gate. To the left of the basin is a cannon in action. Often confused with the Bastille décor, this is actually an evocation of the defense of a besieged homeland. Late 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 22.5 cm Chips, one chip. Bibliography : MOINET, BILLON-TOURET, Céramiques Révolutionnaires, p.182, n°377.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware plate with contoured rim featuring patriotic polychrome decoration, with a fortress in the center, topped by a flag and six soldiers in arms at the top of the towers, and a palisade behind which a cannon is hidden on the left. Often mistaken for a Bastille decor, it is more likely to evoke the defense of a besieged homeland. Late 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 23 cm Chips and chips. Bibliography BONNET, Collection Louis HEITSCHEL, p. 176, no. 347. MOINET, BILLON-TOURET, Céramiques Révolutionnaires, p. 181, no. 374: similar model.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware rim plate with polychrome patriotic decoration of a tree of liberty topped with a Phrygian cap, with tricolor ribbons, on the ground, a tent, stylized trees and insects in flight. On the wing, arches and flowers. Late 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 22.5 cm Restored chips. Bibliography : BONNET, Collection Louis HEITSCHEL, p. 128, n°203.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware plate with contoured rim and patriotic polychrome decoration of a citadel with lowered drawbridge surmounted by a flag bearing the inscription "vivre libre ou mourir" ("live free or die"), soldiers in arms at the ramparts and gate and cannons pointing outwards on either side. Often confused with the Bastille décor, it's more likely to evoke the defense of a beleaguered homeland. Late 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 23 cm Bibliography : BONNET, Collection Louis HEITSCHEL, p. 177, no. 350. MOINET, BILLON-TOURET, Céramiques Révolutionnaires, p. 182, no. 375.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware contoured rim plate with patriotic polychrome decoration in the center of an aristocrat and a clergyman holding hands on a terrace surmounted by the inscription: "le malheur nous réunit" ("misfortune unites us"). Late 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 23 cm Chips and chips. Bibliography BONNET, Collection Louis HEITSCHEL, p.159 n°300. MOINET, BILLON-TOURET, Céramiques Révolutionnaires, p.147, n° 275. Comparable model: Musée Déchelette, Roanne (inv. 988.10.52).

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware rimmed plate with rare patriotic polychrome decoration depicting the tent erected on the Champ-de-Mars for the Fête de la Fédération on July 14, 1790, with two small sentry boxes on either side. The decor is reminiscent of the grandstands erected to protect a privileged few in Paris from the elements in front of the royal military school, as depicted in contemporary prints. 1500 workers and countless volunteers from all walks of life were mobilized to prepare the festivities, including the royal family and the court. This decoration was not widely distributed at the time, and remains rare. Late 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 23 cm Chips and chips. Bibliography : BONNET, Collection Louis HEITSCHEL, p. 20, plate IV. MOINET, BILLON-TOURET, Céramiques Révolutionnaires, p.134, n°231.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware plate with contoured rim with patriotic polychrome decoration of a priest taking the civic oath with the inscription "I swear to uphold the Constitution with all my power&". The decoration illustrates the oath to the civil constitution of the clergy, made compulsory in November 1790. Late 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 23 cm Chips and chips. Bibliography BONNET, Collection Louis HEITSCHEL, p.107 n° 131. MOINET, BILLON-TOURET, Céramiques Révolutionnaires, p.147, n° 274.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware rim plate with polychrome patriotic decoration of three Phrygian bonnets, the center one resting on the head of a spade, at the base on a scroll the inscription "Bonet de la liberté" on the wing, a radiant sun. This is a rare design in which the bonnet of liberty alone supports the spade of the Third Estate, the other Orders having disappeared. The Phrygian bonnet was originally red, with a cockade, whereas the liberty bonnet is that of the galley slaves, with no cockade. This is the one chosen by the faience makers for this piece. Late 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 22.5 cm Chipping. Bibliography : BONNET, Collection Louis HEITSCHEL, p.125, n°192. MOINET, BILLON-TOURET, Céramiques Révolutionnaires, p.105, n°135.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware plate with contoured rim featuring a patriotic polychrome design, with a peasant in the center holding a banner bearing the inscription 'vivre libre ou mourir' ('live free or die'). This motto was used by the Friends of the Constitution at the start of the Revolution, and became very popular from 1790 onwards. It was used in a variety of media and was found on earthenware until 1793. Late 18th century, Revolutionary period. D. 23 cm Chips. Bibliography : BONNET, Collection Louis HEITSCHEL, p.120, no. 168. MOINET, BILLON-TOURET, Céramiques Révolutionnaires, p.113, n°166.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware plate with contoured rim decorated with a patriotic polychrome inscription in the center: "Je chéris ma Liberté" ("I cherish my Liberty") in a medallion surmounted by a bust of a National Guard officer from which a stylized garland of flowers escapes on either side. Below the cartouche is a ribbon bow. Late 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 22.5 cm Chips. Bibliography : BONNET, Collection Louis HEITSCHEL, p.116, n°154.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware plate with contoured rim featuring a rare counter-revolutionary polychrome design of a Renommée blowing a trumpet and holding a medallion inscribed with the words "si les choses ne changent de face nous serons bientôt tous à la besace". Renommée decorations usually evoke the victories of the Republic, but here they represent the poverty of the people, who are longing for a swift peace. Late 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 23 cm Bibliography : BONNET, Collection Louis HEITSCHEL, p.160, n°305. MOINET, BILLON-TOURET, Céramiques Révolutionnaires, p.187, n°399.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware contoured rim plate with polychrome decoration of a priest declaring to two cherubs seated on a terrace "je vous annonce le bonheur de la France" ("I announce the happiness of France"). The earthenware maker has translated the obligation for priests to read and comment on the decrees of the assembly to citizens from February 23, 1790. Late 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 23 cm Chips and chips around the edges. Bibliography BONNET, Collection Louis HEITSCHEL, p.154, n° 284. MOINET, BILLON-TOURET, Céramiques Révolutionnaires, p. 144, no. 268.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware rimmed plate with polychrome patriotic decoration in the center of a seated man holding a banner bearing the inscription "a ça ira", captioned at the top of the basin: "le Patriote Satisfait". Late 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 23 cm Chips and chips. Bibliography BONNET, Collection Louis HEITSCHEL, p.117 n° 157.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware plate with contoured rim, with patriotic polychrome decoration in the center of a man leaning on a swing against a spade, surmounted by the inscription "le plus fort l'emporte" ("the strongest wins"), on the other side a crosier and a sword surmounted by the inscription "nous jouons de malheur" ("we play with misfortune"). The upper part of the basin bears the legend "Egalité". Late 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 22.5 cm Chips and chips. Bibliography BONNET, Collection Louis HEITSCHEL, p. 159, no. 299.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware plate with contoured rim featuring polychrome patriotic and freemasonry decoration, with a purse in the center from which coins emerge, two ciboria on either side, crossed with the papal cross and crosier linked by a blue ribbon, and the inscription 'trésor national 1791' followed by three dots forming a triangle. Late 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 22.5 cm Chips, one small chip. Bibliography BONNET, Collection Louis HEITSCHEL, p. 106 n° 126

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware rim plate with polychrome patriotic decoration in the three orders in the center of a peasant leaning on a spade carrying on his shoulder a cross and a sword surrounded by the inscription "je suis las de les porter" ("I'm tired of carrying them"). On the reverse, a collector's label "Delaporte 1962". Late 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 22.5 cm Chips and chips. Bibliography BONNET, Collection Louis HEITSCHEL, p.77, n°38. MOINET, BILLON-TOURET, Céramiques Révolutionnaires, p.147, n° 275.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware rimmed plate with polychrome decoration of a peasant leaning on his stick and surrounded by the inscription "je désire y arriver" standing in front of "l'hôtel de la Paix". Late 18th century, revolutionary period D. 22.5 cm Chips. Bibliography : BONNET, Collection Louis HEITSCHEL, p.183, n°372. MOINET, BILLON-TOURET, Céramiques Révolutionnaires, p.187, n°396.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware plate with contoured rim decorated with patriotic polychrome in a medallion of a figure with a cannon and three cannonballs, and boats in the distance. On the side, flowering stems alternating with flowers. Late 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 23 cm Cracks, chips and scratches.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware rimmed plate with polychrome decoration in a medallion of a small house in front of which a rooster is crowing, with a cat watching. Yellow arches and fillet on the rim. Late 18th century. D. 22.5 cm Chips.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware contoured rim plate with polychrome decoration on a terrace of two cherubs playing with crosses and a ball, an insect above. Net and arches on the side. 18th century. D. 22.5 cm Chips.

Mon 27 May

CHOISY-LE-ROY Large fine earthenware dish with grisaille printed decoration of a battle scene captioned 'Mortemart Boisse Fils, Capitaine au 2° Inf.ie de Ligne .. mes amis armons nos camarades de mousquetons de l'ennemi.'. The wing is decorated with a garland of flowers. Engraved: P&H CHOISY II Early 19th century D. 38.cm

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware plate with contoured rim decorated with a patriotic polychrome design of two cherubs on a wooded terrace playing skittles, one throwing a ball, the other about to throw a skittle, with eight standing skittles in the background. Late 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 23 cm Chips.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Rare round earthenware salad bowl with contoured rim decorated in polychrome with a scene from popular imagery depicting King Louis Philippe, caricatured, his head in the shape of a pear with two of his sons: the Duc de Chartres and the Comte de Paris, in a tree that a man is sawing down, and the inscription below 'aux voleurs, aux voleurs, aux voleurs' ('to thieves, to thieves, to thieves'). 19th century, circa 1840 D : 33 cm Cracks.

Mon 27 May

NORTH Round earthenware bowl with polychrome decoration of a grenadier drummer standing on a terrace with sponge trees. On the rim are fillets, and the band has a yellow background with small commas and a wavy fillet. 19th century D. 31 cm Restoration.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS. Large round salad bowl with contoured rim depicting a young girl pulling the distaff surrounded by lush vegetation. 19th century. D : 34.5 cm. Restoration.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Large round earthenware salad bowl with contoured rim, with full polychrome decoration of a large tower in front of a palisade guarded by a soldier on duty, large chains extending from small turrets. Marked: D NEVERS in relief on reverse and 2. P in manganese 19th century. D. 37 cm Crack at the bottom, a chip at the edge, minor enamel removal and restorations.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware plate with contoured rim featuring a pre-Revolutionary polychrome "aux drapeaux" design: in the center of an escutcheon crowned with a fleur-de-lys, crossed with flags at half-mast, fifes, drums and cannonballs. This design is an evolution of the pre-Revolutionary "flag" design. Late 18th century, pre-Revolutionary period. D. 23 cm Chips and chips. Bibliography : BONNET, Collection de Louis HEITSCHEL, p.66., n°9.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware salad bowl with contoured rim and pre-Revolutionary polychrome "aux drapeaux" (flags) decoration: in the center a fleurdelys shield topped with a royal crown, crossed by two flags at half-mast, a drum, fifes and cannonballs. This decoration is an evolution of the pre-Revolutionary "flag" decoration. Late 18th century, pre-revolutionary period. D. 30 cm Bibliography : BONNET, Collection de Louis HEITSCHEL, p.66, n°9: similar model of a plate.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware plate with contoured rim featuring a pre-Revolutionary polychrome "aux drapeaux" (flags) design: in the center a shield crowned with a flower, crossed with flags at half-mast, fifes, drums and cannonballs. This design is an evolution of the pre-Revolutionary "flag" design. Late 18th century, pre-Revolutionary period. D. 23 cm Chips. Bibliography : BONNET, Collection de Louis HEITSCHEL, p.66., n°8.

Mon 27 May

NEVERS Earthenware plate with polychrome decoration of a central medallion inscribed "Roy". Late 18th century. D. 22.5 cm Chips.