Perret-Gentil Menton Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Majolica Yellow Wild Rose Plate signed Ch.Perret Gentil Menton circa 1890.

In the manner of Trompe L’oeil, a French Barbotine jug modeled and signed by Eugène Perret-Gentil à Menton, la Cote d’Azur, France, circa 1880. The tr...

In the manner of Trompe L’oeil, a French Barbotine wall plaque modeled by Eugène Perret-Gentil à Menton, la Cote d’Azur, France, circa 1880. The trompe l’oeil wall plaque features...

In the manner of Trompe L’oeil, a French Barbotine wall plaque modeled by Eugène Perret-Gentil à Menton, la Cote d’Azur, France, circa 1880. The trompe l’oeil wall plaque features t...

In the manner of Trompe L'oeil, a pair of French Barbotine wall plaques modeled by Eugène Perret-Gentil à Menton, la Cote d’Azur, France, circa 1880. The trompe l’oeil wall plaques feature the lemons, limes, and oranges grown on the Côte d’Azur. This pair of triangular form plaques are made of overlapping citrus leaves with applied lemons and limes, and white citrus blossoms. Molded in high relief with two entwined branches that form a top handle. Each plaque has the original twisted wire for hanging. Made by one of the best known Barbotine potters, Perret-Gentil of Menton, during the Belle Époque. Generally referred to as Menton, these pieces of Barbotine French Majolica were originally sold as souvenirs to vacationers on the French Rivera, in the glamorous beach resorts of Saint-Tropez and Cannes. Book reference: Maryse Bottero, ‘Barbotines de la Côte d’Azur’. Paris: Massin Editeur Publishers, 2002 Large: 10.5 in. L x 6 in. W x 3.5 in H Small: 9 in. L x 5 in. W x 2.5 in. H The larger plaque...

Menton French Majolica (Barbotine) Trompe L'oeil Wall Plaque with lemons molded in high relief, circa 1880. Generally referred to as "Menton," these rare pieces of Barbotine (French...

Menton French Majolica (Barbotine) Trompe L'oeil wall plaque, with lemons molded in high relief, circa 1880. Generally referred to as "Menton," these rare pieces of Barbotine (Fren...

Menton French Majolica (Barbotine) Trompe L'oeil Wall Plaque with oranges molded in high relief, circa 1880. Generally referred to as "Menton," these rare pieces of Barbotine (Fren...

Large Menton French Majolica (Barbotine) Trompe L'oeil wall plaque with oranges molded in high relief, circa 1880. Generally referred to as "Menton," these rare pieces of Barbotine...

Menton French Majolica (Barbotine) Trompe L'oeil Wall Plaque on a turquoise ground with lemons molded in high relief, circa 1880, 8-inches diameter. Generally referred to as "Mento...

Menton French Majolica (Barbotine) Trompe L'oeil Wall Plaque on a turquoise ground with lemons molded in high relief, circa 1880, 8-inches diameter. The reverse with painted letters ...

Menton French Majolica (Barbotine) Trompe L'oeil Wall Plaque, on a turqoise ground with oranges molded in high relief, circa 1880, with painted mark for Eugene Perret-Gentil, Menton,...