Paris Porcelain (France) ceramics

Paris porcelain, also known as "soft-paste porcelain," refers to a type of ceramic material that was produced in Paris, France by a number of potteries starting in the mid-18th century. It was a response to the increasing demand for porcelain, which was previously imported from China, and later from Germany and England.

The first successful Paris porcelain factory was established by the chemist and entrepreneur Claude-Francois Thibault in 1745. He was able to create a type of porcelain that was softer and more malleable than the hard-paste porcelain imported from China. This new material allowed for greater artistic expression and decoration, and the Paris porcelain quickly gained popularity among the French nobility and aristocracy.

During the 18th century, many new porcelain factories were established in Paris, each with their own unique styles and techniques. Some of the most famous Paris porcelain factories include the Vincennes factory more...

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Pair of early 19th century Paris Porcelain botanical plates…

Early 19th Century Paris Porcelain Botanical Plates

Pair of early 19th century Paris Porcelain botanical plates c1820s, hand painted floral centres within gilded borders, the bases marked Darte Pal Royal no 21, 23 cm dia, (each with hairline crack)

Pair of French Paris porcelain lidded urns of pink ground with…

Pair of Pink Paris Porcelain Urns with Gilt Decoration

Pair of French Paris porcelain lidded urns of pink ground with raised gilt decoration, each 34 cm high (2)

A pair of Paris Porcelain vases, first half 19th century, each…

Paris Porcelain Vases with Historical Scenes

A pair of Paris Porcelain vases, first half 19th century, each of ovoid form with winged female herm handles painted in colours with 'Hippocrates refusing the treasure of Artaxerxes' and 'Alexander and his physician Phillipos' on a gold lustre ground,…

A Paris Porcelain bust, 'Havelock', height 34 cm marked J.…

Paris Porcelain Bust of Havelock

A Paris Porcelain bust, 'Havelock', height 34 cm marked J. Durham Sc 1858 verso

Twin handled vase, early 19th century Paris Porcelain, hand…

Paris Porcelain Twin Handled Vase with Travelling Scenes

Twin handled vase, early 19th century Paris Porcelain, hand painted with travelling scenes, height 27 cm

Paris Porcelain antique inkwell and pounce pot of drum form…

Butterfly and Floral Paris Porcelain Inkwell

Paris Porcelain antique inkwell and pounce pot of drum form with beaded rims and and-painted butterfly and floral decoration, circa 1820, 9.5 cm high, 11.5 cm wide

A pair of Paris Porcelain Empire style vases, late 19th century…

19th Century Paris Porcelain Empire Style Gilt Vases

A pair of Paris Porcelain Empire style vases, late 19th century each urn shaped with scrolled twin mask handles, the bodies painted on both sides with rural scenes in reserve against solid gilt ground, on a square foot accented in gilt, unmarked. Height…

A Paris porcelain figural study of Milton, height 36 cm.…

Paris Porcelain Milton Figurine: Kevin Fahy Collection

A Paris porcelain figural study of Milton, height 36 cm. Provenance: from the Kevin Fahy Collection, Sydney

A Paris Porcelain campana urn, first half 19th century, of…

Distressed Gilt Enamel Paris Porcelain Campana Urn, 19th Century

A Paris Porcelain campana urn, first half 19th century, of typical form, the twin handles with bearded mask terminals, decorated with distressed gilt enamel, height 30 cm. Provenance: The Property of a Gentleman, NSW

A pair of finely gilded and painted Paris porcelain vases,…

A pair of finely gilded and painted Paris porcelain vases, painted with landscapes, fowl, a fox and gun-dogs. French Empire period, circa 1820, with a combination of high-burnished and matt gilding. Provenance: Partridge, New Bond Street, London circa…

A Paris Porcelain covered bowl and saucer, circa 1900 the…

A Paris Porcelain covered bowl and saucer, circa 1900 the three-piece set decorated to the exterior with floral sprays in shaped reserves upon a bleu celeste ground, with gilt handles, and overglaze crossed torches mark in gilt to the underside. Height 10…