Type of Pottery Archives – Aux-Rois-Louis

Waffle mold in wrought iron – 18th century – Périgord – [MP032]

18ᵗʰ century, Cake mold, Country furniture, Kitchen furniture, Metal, Périgord, Popular art furniture, Provincial art, The treasure corner, waffle iron, Wrought ironBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 6 June 2022

“The Fight Between Carnival and Lent”, painted by Brueghel the Elder, 1559 – Collection: Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria. Detail of the painting by Pieter Brueghel the Elder, “The Fight Between Carnival and Lent”. We see a woman holding the waffle iron over the flame. With this type of waffle iron shaped by a blacksmith from…

Imperial oil jug – 19ᵗʰ century – Quercy – [PA072]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Jug, Kitchen furniture, Oil jug, Provincial art, Quercy, TerracottaBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 21 April 2022

Among the jewels of the salesroom gallery Aux-Rois-Louis, emerges this astonishing pottery which immediately evokes a beauty in an evening dress. She advances, as if towards an opera box, dressed in her sequined black evening dress and sporting on her throat her prettiest long necklace composed of pearls in the shape of flowers, of which…

Terracotta Jambonnière – 19th century – Charente – [PA067]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Charentais, Jambonnière, Kitchen furniture, Terracotta, The treasure cornerBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 14 February 2022

Terracotta ham pot – 19th century – Charente – [PA067] THE FLOWER BOX FOR FLOWERS THE KITCHEN STOVE FOR FOOD THE JAMBONNIERE FOR… HAMS! Let’s rediscover a made-to-measure utensil born of peasant common sense and the talent of the potters of Sainte-Eutrope. To make a success of your homemade raw ham, it’s both simple and…

Three terracotta melards – orange, green and yellow – 19th century – Puy-de-Dôme – [PA064 PA065 PA066]

“Mélard” jar, 19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Confit pots, Puy de Dôme, Terracotta, The treasure cornerBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 29 January 2022

PUY-DE-DÔME: LAND OF POTTERY AND VOLCANOES SINCE THE NIGHT OF TIMES It is on the ground of a thousand-year-old tradition that these three beautiful melards of varying proportions and colors were created. It should indeed be remembered that in the center of Auvergne, at the beginning of the Christian era, the black earths of the…

Two oil jugs – late 18th century early 19th century – Lot Valley, Quercy – [PA062] [PA063]

Antique pottery, Early 19ᵗʰ century, Kitchen furniture, Late 18ᵗʰ century, Oil jar, Oil jug, Quercy, Terracotta, The treasure cornerBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 12 December 2021

The Aux-Rois-Louis sales gallery offers a vast collection of ancient pottery from Aquitaine, Auvergne and Midi-Pyrénées. Two oil jugs – late 18th century early 19th century – Lot Valley, Quercy We recognize in the roundness of these jugs an exuberant and sensual inspiration specific to the ancient Quercy potters’ centers. Several clues seem to indicate…

Two water jugs – 19th century – Lot Valley – [PA058] [PA059]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Head jug, Lot, Terracotta, The treasure corner, Water jugBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 7 December 2021

Two water jugs – 19th century – Lot Valley Also called head jugs, because they were carried on the head by women who went to fetch water, these two water jugs were turned in the Lot Valley in the 19th century. Imagine women fetching water from the village well or fountain, to meet all the…

Two water jugs – 19th century – Les Landes – [PA060] [PA061]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Head jug, Kitchen furniture, Landes, The treasure corner, Water jugBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 1 November 2021

Two water jugs – 19th century – Les Landes [PA060] Of Spanish Basque inspiration, with a washer at the top of the spout to facilitate its grip, this jug has, around the top opening, an orange-colored glazed bib. [PA061] This head jug, also from the pottery center of Castandet in the Landes, presents a glazed…

Three water jugs – 19th century – Périgord – [PA055] [PA056] [PA057]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Kitchen furniture, Périgord, Water jugBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 12 October 2021

Three water jugs – 19th century – Périgord – [PA055] [PA056] [PA057] These three water jugs were hand-turned in the 19th century by master potters from the famous Beauronne-Douzillac workshops in the heart of Périgord. They were dedicated to the use of water and wine for table service. The green color of the glazes -…

Two oil jugs – 19ᵗʰ century – Périgord – [PA053] [PA054]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Oil jug, Périgord, The treasure cornerBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 6 October 2021

Two oil jugs – 19ᵗʰ century – Périgord – [PA053] [PA054] Both from the famous pottery center of Beauregard-de-Terrasson, these two oil jugs have well-known distinctive signs. The first, on the left in the overall photo, presents a wine-colored glaze obtained thanks to manganese oxide, manganese being a natural metal extracted from Perigord soil since…

Oil jug – Late 18ᵗʰ century – Quercy – [PA052]

Antique pottery, Late 18ᵗʰ century, Oil jug, Quercy, The treasure cornerBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 15 May 2021

Oil jug – Late 18ᵗʰ century – Quercy – [PA052] Thanks to its manganese-based glaze, this late 18ᵗʰ century oil jug has a pretty chocolate hue. Its pinched trefoil spout which marks its membership in the famous Quercy pottery is in perfect condition.

Lamb-shaped mold in glazed earthenware – 19ᵗʰ century – South West – [PA051]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Cake mold, Kitchen furniture, Mold, South West of FranceBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 7 May 2021

Lamb-shaped mold in glazed earthenware – 19ᵗʰ century – South West – [PA051] This type of zoomorphic-inspired mold was dedicated to making cookies and chocolates in the shape of a lamb for the Easter celebrations, in reference to the paschal lamb.

Terrine in the shape of a hare in glazed earthenware – 19ᵗʰ century – South West – [PA050]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, South West of France, Terrine, The treasure cornerBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 5 May 2021

Terrine in the shape of a hare in glazed earthenware – 19ᵗʰ century – South West – [PA050] Also called “gîte à pâté”, this zoomorphic-inspired terrine was used both for cooking and for presenting the famous hare pâté on a well-appointed table. The originality of this glazed terrine also lies in the alternation of star…

Oil jar – 19ᵗʰ century – Quercy – [PA044]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Oil jar, Quercy, The treasure cornerBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 27 February 2021

Oil jar – 19ᵗʰ century – Quercy – [PA044] This oil jar from Quercy, made of red clay, has the particularity of its trefoil pinched spout. The body is adorned with oblique bands, drawn with a decorating wheel.

Oil jar – 19th century – Auvergne – [PA043]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Auvergne, Oil jar, Oil jugBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 11 February 2021

Oil jar – 19th century – Auvergne – [PA043] This Auvergne oil jar has a very special feature: its glaze is on one side pale green and on the other yellow-brown.

Three jugs – 19ᵗʰ century – Périgord – [PA046] [PA047] [PA048]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Oil jug, Périgord, Water jugBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 9 February 2021

Three jugs – 19ᵗʰ century – Périgord – [PA046] [PA047] [PA048] This jug comes from the pottery center of Beauronne-Douzillac, in the Dordogne. It could be used as a reserve of walnut oil for lighting as well as a water jug for table service. Height: 20 cm.

Oil jar – 19ᵗʰ century – Auvergne – [PA045]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Auvergne, Haute-Loire, Oil jugBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 13 January 2021

Oil jar – 19ᵗʰ century – Auvergne – [PA045] You can easily recognize the jars from the pottery center of Brioude in Haute-Loire by the very red color of the clay they are made of. This intense red results from the strong load of iron oxide of this earth. It has three handles and a…

Mélard – 19ᵗʰ century – Puy de Dôme – [PA049]

“Mélard” jar, 19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Auvergne, Puy de DômeBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 6 January 2021

Mélard – 19ᵗʰ century – Puy de Dôme – [PA049] – Photos: Claude MANGIN. Large oil reserve in glazed earthenware used in walnut oil producing regions such as Auvergne, these jars called “mélards” were stored in cluzeaux and the cellars of mills or large state houses. Walnut oil was stored there, redistributed in smaller jars…

Two water jugs – 19ᵗʰ century – Sadirac – Gironde – [PA041] [PA042]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Gironde, Water jugBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 9 December 2020

Two water jugs – 19ᵗʰ century – Sadirac – Gironde – [PA041] [PA042] These two water jugs, originating from the pottery center of Sadirac in Gironde, are characterized by the originality of their colors, obtained thanks to copper oxide. On the smaller one, we observe shades of pale green resulting from the flame effects on…

Glazed terracotta jugs – 19ᵗʰ century – Beauronne-Douzillac – [PA039 – PA040]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Aquitaine, Oil jug, Périgord, The treasure corner, Water jugBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 6 November 2020

Glazed terracotta jugs – 19ᵗʰ century – Beauronne-Douzillac – [PA039 – PA040] These two terracotta jugs come from the famous pottery center of Beauronne-Douzillac in the Dordogne. On the larger one we observe, depending on its overall glaze, subtle shades of green resulting from the heating effect in the oven. Patterns of digitized bands are…

Oil jug – 19ᵗʰ century – Périgord [PA038]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Aquitaine, Oil jug, Périgord, Provincial artBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 15 September 2020

The beautiful ovoid shape of this oil jug from the Beauronne – Douzillac pottery center, its fine spout and its water-green glaze enhanced with digitized bands give it a notorious elegance.. Reference : [PA038].

Two water jugs – 19ᵗʰ century – Midi-Pyrénées [PA036] [PA037]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Midi-Pyrénées, The treasure corner, Water jugBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 26 August 2020

Two water jugs – 19ᵗʰ century – Midi-Pyrénées [PA036] [PA037] Carried on the heads of women who went to fetch water from the village well or fountain, these jugs are called “head jugs”. In order to make the task less painful and less perilous, these water carriers made a straw wreath wrapped in fabric which…

Three water jugs – 19ᵗʰ century – Périgord [PA033] [PA034] [PA035]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Périgord, Provincial art, Water jugBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 24 August 2020

Three water jugs – 19ᵗʰ century – Périgord These three water jugs come from the pottery center of Beauronne – Douzillac, which is easily recognized by the nature of the clay used: a white clay, loaded with kaolin. Most of the production of this renowned center has a green glaze, like the pottery in the…

Oil jug – 19ᵗʰ century – Beauregard de Terrasson [PA014]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Oil jug, Périgord, The treasure cornerBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 5 July 2020

Oil jug – 19ᵗʰ century – Beauregard de Terrasson This oil jug has a set of distinctive signs which inevitably links it to the famous pottery center of Beauregard de Terrasson in Périgord. Observe rather: it was turned in a sandstone clay, covered with a glaze of tint “wine lees” obtained thanks to the local…

Oil jug – 18ᵗʰ century – Quercy [PA013]

18ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Oil jar, Oil jug, Provincial art, Quercy, The treasure cornerBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 27 June 2020

Oil jug – 18ᵗʰ century – Quercy This elegant oil jar, turned in the 18ᵗʰ century, is distinguished by its slender upward handle, its pinched spout, its gray brown glaze made with manganese and its decoration of knurled strips arranged diagonally. So many particular signs in this region of production, the Quercy, which make us…

Water jug – 19ᵗʰ century – Quercy [PA011]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Quercy, The treasure corner, Water jugBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 5 November 2019

Water jug – 19ᵗʰ century – Quercy Dimensions: Height 27 cm. Price on demand. Reference number: PA011

Oil jar – 18ᵗʰ century – Périgord [PA031]

18ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Oil jar, PérigordBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 3 November 2019

Oil jar – 18ᵗʰ century – Périgord Oil jar – 18ᵗʰ century – Périgord This exceptional oil jar called “du Bugue” is a primitive model of this legendary potter’s center in the heart of Périgord noir. Among its particular signs are its large pinched spout, its wide fluted handles and its wide digitized bands, 15…

Cooking pot – 19ᵗʰ century – Auvergne [PA3D002]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Auvergne, Cooking pot, fireplace accessoryBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 1 August 2019

Cooking pot – 19ᵗʰ century – Auvergne Cooking pot – 19ᵗʰ century – Auvergne Cooking pot for the chimneys, to be positioned in the hearth, glazed only inside. Reference number: PA3D002.

Varnished earthenware oil jar – 19ᵗʰ century – Auvergne – Massif Central [PA029]

“Mélard” jar, 19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, AuvergneBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 26 March 2019

Varnished earthenware oil jar – 19ᵗʰ century – Auvergne – Massif Central Varnished earthenware oil jar – 19ᵗʰ century – Auvergne – Massif Central This “mélard” from the Auvergne stands out with its rich green flamed finish and glaze. The lead varnish enhances and beautifies this old oil jar. Walnut oil used to be burnt…

Water jug from Sadirac – 18ᵗʰ century – Gironde – Aquitaine [PA028]

18ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Gironde, Water jugBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 20 October 2018

Water jug from Sadirac – 18ᵗʰ century – Gironde – Aquitaine Water jug from Sadirac – 18ᵗʰ century – Gironde – Aquitaine Made in the 18ᵗʰ century, this water jug comes from the famous Sadirac Gallo-Roman pottery workshop site in the Aquitaine region of France.. Reference number: PA028

Rare oil jug – 18ᵗʰ century – Beauregard de Terrasson [PA010]

18ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Aquitaine, Oil jug, Périgord, Provincial artBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 22 August 2018

Rare oil jug – 18ᵗʰ century – Beauregard de Terrasson Dimensions: height 40 cm. Price: on demand. Reference number: PA010

Pitcher – 19ᵗʰ century – Auvergne [PA009]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Auvergne, Pitcher, Provincial art, Terracotta, The treasure cornerBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 22 August 2018

Pitcher – 19ᵗʰ century – Auvergne Dimensions: height 37 cm. Price: on demand. Reference number: PA009

Oil jar – 18ᵗʰ century – Auvergne [PA008]

18ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Auvergne, Oil jug, Terracotta, The treasure cornerBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 22 August 2018

Dimensions: height 39 cm. Reference number: PA008

Glazed earthenware « mélard » – 18ᵗʰ century – Puy de Dôme [PA027]

“Mélard” jar, 18ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Auvergne, Provincial art, Puy de DômeBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 13 August 2018

Glazed earthenware « mélard » – 18ᵗʰ century – Puy de Dôme Glazed earthenware « mélard » – 18ᵗʰ century – Puy de Dôme The size of this commonly used piece of pottery is absolutely amazing. In days gone by, it was used for storing nut oil in mills, châteaux and monasteries. In the 18ᵗʰ century, nut oil was…

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