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Minton Collector Plate by Gustave Léonce sleeping duck, Aesthetic Movement, 1878
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Celadon-colored collector's plate featuring an illustration by Gustave Léonce, depicting a sleeping duck. The edges of the plate are scalloped with a woven effect border. Discover this magnificent collector's plate, a true gem in the history of English ceramics. Designed in 1878 by the talented artists Gustave Léonce and Pierre Mallet for the prestigious Minton pottery, this plate embodies the refinement and innovation of the Aesthetic Movement of the 19th century.
Manufactured in Staffordshire, England, this plate is made of celadon blue-green earthenware. Its design features fine black engraved lines, depicting a sleeping duk. This asymmetrical and naturalistic design is typical of the period, combining the aesthetic influence of the 19th century with an innovative approach.
This piece is in exceptional condition for its age. It shows no repairs or significant crazing, only light utensil marks on the surface, consistent with its historical use.
The back of the plate is marked with the Minton globe, used between 1863 and 1872, as well as the inscription "MINTON" and the cypher (a ring in a triangle) confirming the year of manufacture, 1878. This rare piece is similar to one held at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, although the version presented here is unpainted and features scalloped edges.
This plate is not just a utilitarian object; it tells a story and represents a precious piece of 19th-century artistic heritage. It would be a remarkable addition to any collection of antique ceramics or a centerpiece in a wall display of illustrated ceramics.
Acquire this rare and exceptional plate from the Minton pottery, and be captivated by its elegance and rich history.
- Creator:Minton (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Diameter: 8.86 in (22.5 cm)
- Style:Aesthetic Movement (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1878
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- Seller Location:Paris, FR
- Reference Number:Seller: AA012111stDibs: LU4694140793742
Minton
Pottery is one of the oldest decorative art forms, and Minton is one of its historical masters. For more than 250 years, the English company was a premier producer of porcelain and ceramic wares. Its factory was known for detailed and brightly colored Victorian tableware, including dinner plates and serving pieces.
Thomas Minton founded the Minton factory in 1793 in Stoke-upon-Trent, England. It initially made earthenware but introduced bone china in 1798. When Minton died in 1836, the company passed to his son, Herbert Minton. The younger Minton was a savvy businessman with an eye for design. He introduced glossy majolica earthenware to the factory’s repertoire and hired skilled artists and designers like Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin and Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, boosting the company’s reputation.
In 1851, Minton debuted its majolica at the Great Exhibition in London. It became a royal family favorite and was even used to tile the Royal Dairy at Windsor Home Park. Minton majolica was also displayed on the monumental Saint George and the dragon fountain at the 1862 London International Exhibition.
Colin Minton Campbell, a nephew of Herbert Minton, took over the family business in 1858. He led the company to the head of the 1870s English art pottery movement. In the 1890s, French porcelain artist Marc-Louis Solon helped modernize Minton with his Art Nouveau designs.
Minton ceased operating as an independent company when it merged with Royal Doulton Tableware Ltd. in 1968. It was the end of an era, but not the end of widespread appreciation for Minton ceramics.
In 1982, the ”English Majolica” exhibition at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum featured 75 Minton pieces. When the Metropolitan Museum of Art reopened its British Galleries in 2020, it included a display of three colorful Minton majolica bird sculptures. Minton pottery was also on display from September 2021 to January 2022, along with other English pottery, at the Bard Graduate Center’s ”Majolica Mania” exhibition.
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