Palissy Style Platter, 20th Century

Alive with texture, color, and movement, this early 20th-century French Palissy-style majolica platter brings the natural world to life in vivid relief. At the center, a coiled snake winds through a vibrant marsh, surrounded by frogs, newts, snails, and scattered shells. Glossy glazes in deep green, golden ochre, and cobalt blue add a sense of depth and dampness, while the high-relief modeling invites both touch and close inspection. Evoking the spirit of Bernard Palissy and the rustic naturalism of 19th-century revivalists, this hand-modeled ceramic piece is more than a decorative dish, it’s a sculptural landscape. The reverse reveals a warm, mottled terracotta finish, grounding the piece in its artisanal origins. Whether placed on a console, set into a cabinet, or mounted on a wall, this antique French platter...

Vivid and sculptural, this antique Palissy-style majolica plate was crafted in France circa 1880 and exemplifies the naturalistic tradition inspired by Bernard Palissy. Modeled in hi...

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Bowl in Gilt Plaster with fruits pattern design. 20th century Italy.

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20th century Spanish glazed cruche or pitcher The purpose of storing water in an earthenware pitcher is to keep the water cool.