Large Francois Maurice French Palissy Majolica Platter

GBP 3,750.00

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Object Description

Francois Maurice French Palissy Majolica wall platter which features three fish and an eel to the centre. Scattered around the platter are shellfish, a frog, a tortoise, a lizard, a snake, a langoustine, beetles, fern leaves, lily pads and cat tails. Colouration: blue, green, white, are predominant. The piece bears maker’s marks for the Francois Maurice pottery.

Object Condition

Good. KILN EFFECTS: kiln soot caught in the glaze to the rim in places. RESTORATION. Remodelled lizard head. Filled chip to cattail stalk. Filled chip to the foot. Retouched flake to the rim.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:69.6 x H:50.29 x D:11.94 centimeters
  • year
    1890

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