This remarkable oval faience platter, hand-painted in intense cobalt blue on a pale tin-glazed ground, is an authentic example of Talavera pottery from the 19th century. The reverse shows clear signs of coarse buff earthenware, a hallmark of traditional Talavera production, with an unglazed footring and firing grit adhered—typical of kiln-stilt firing techniques used in the period.
The vivid central scene depicts a stylized leaping animal in a dynamic landscape, likely a hunting dog or folkloric creature, amidst sweeping brushwork trees and vegetation. The spontaneous, slightly naïve brushstrokes, along with the shallow bowl-like form, are consistent with utilitarian wares made for local use rather than export.
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• Back: Unglazed footring, firing grit and tool marks visible
Details:
• Origin: Talavera de la Reina or Puente del Arzobispo, Spain
• Date: 19th century (circa 1820–1880)
• Material: Tin-glazed earthenware (faience)
• Technique: Hand-painted with cobalt oxide under transparent glaze
• Decoration: Blue-on-white hunting or rural scene with stylized flora and fauna
• Dimensions: 35x27cm / 13.7 x 10.6 in
• Condition: Minor chips to rim • Wear to glaze in areas consistent with age • No restorations • Excellent structural integrity •.
(The photographs form an integral part of the description.)
A well-placed antique does more than decorate a room - it gives it authorship. Against a contemporary interior, older objects introduce texture, balance and a sense of permanence that cannot be replicated by newly made pieces alone.
This is the principle behind the LÜRON selection. We look for works that carry historical character with ease, and that feel as convincing in a Paris apartment as they do in a more modern architectural setting.
