In the late 17th century, porcelain fever broke out in Europe. Princes and wealthy merchants were consumed by the passion to collect and use Asian porcelain. Imported porcelain from China and Japan was expensive and was perceived as a tangible sign of prestige and taste.
It was only after many experiments that porcelain was made in Europe.
Two types of porcelain were made in Europe: high-fired “hard paste” porcelain, first made in China and later in Europe, which contained kaolin, and low-fired “soft-paste” porcelain which did not.
In this section you will find European Porcelain and Art Pottery from many varied makers.
It was only after many experiments that porcelain was made in Europe.
Two types of porcelain were made in Europe: high-fired “hard paste” porcelain, first made in China and later in Europe, which contained kaolin, and low-fired “soft-paste” porcelain which did not.
In this section you will find European Porcelain and Art Pottery from many varied makers.
European Porcelain Makers
A Vignaud Limoges France tall floral decorated vase
$ 135.00 AUD
AK Kaiser Germany large Patricia pattern floor vase
$ 390.00 AUD
Alka Kunst Bavaria 3 branch candlestick
$ 45.00 AUD
Amphora Czechoslovakia Floral decorated vase
$ 110.00 AUD
Arzberg Germany small floral spray vase
$ 20.00 AUD
Bavaria Germany Limoges Courting Scene basket
$ 39.00 AUD