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Large Palissy Ware Majolica Platter by Alfred Renoleau, French, circa 1885

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Large Plalissy ware Majolica Trompe L'oeil Platter by Alfred Renoleau (French 1854-1930), circa 1885. Naturalistically molded and applied with a large fish and eel to the center, a lobster, and various smaller fish to the rim, with mussels and shells, on a light blue glazed simulated seafloor, the reverse with impressed signature 'A Renoleau, Angoulême'. As Marshall Katz states, "He was among the most gifted and productive ceramists in the 19th century French Palissy movement." Measures: Width 17 inches. For over 28 years we have been among the world's preeminent specialists in fine antique Majolica. Book reference: Marshall P. Katz and Robert Lehr, "Palissy Ware: 19th century French Ceramists from Avisseau to Renoleau." London: The Athlone Press, 1996, p. 173. For the chapter on Alfred Renoleau with numerous photos, see pp. 169-179.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Majolica,Molded
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1885
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Banner Elk, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: MIN720moyetx1stDibs: LU1302219654322

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