This very colourful hand painted pottery dish by Gien of France is decorated with a central faux armorial flanked by mythical creatures, above which are a merman and a mermaid. The outer edge is decorated with a continuous run of leaves in autumnal colours with the rim finished in black.
Details:
• Date: 1875
• Dimensions: Dimensions. Diameter: 25 cm (9,8 in)
• Condition: Good antique condition, no chips, damage or repairs, there are small cracks in the glaze due to age.
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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.
