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French Faïence Hand Painted Romantic Courtship Grisaille & Cirage Plates, S/6

About the Item

A charming set of six French faïence hand painted plates, circa 1880-1900 – a reissue of the original 18th century Sceaux mold. Marked on the verso, Sceaux 1777. Sceaux was a faiënce and porcelain works, founded near Paris. The factory was in production from 1748-1794. Molds and patterns were often sold when factories disbanded. The plates are skillfully painted with centers showing six different figural romantic courtship scenes rendered underglaze in grisaille and cirage, a style that uses varying shades of gray and yellow. The rims show a floral garland cold-painted in bright yellow and black. The mold has a basketweave rim and the center shows pleating. Each plate is signed by the artist. Measures: 10 in. diameter x 1 in. height A hand painted Sceaux mark over an indecipherable impressed mark. Showing the light wear associated with faïence. One plate shows a shallow sliver on the rim. Minor wear to the rear footings.

Dimensions:

Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Diameter: 10 in (25.4 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 6

Style:

French Provincial (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Earthenware,Hand-Painted

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

Late 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1880-1900

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Showing the light wear associated with faïence. One plate shows a shallow sliver on the rim. Minor wear to the rear footings.

Seller Location:

Philadelphia, PA

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU1758223066332

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