Authentic French faience plate from the Nevers region, dating to the second half of the 18th century.
The plate features a charming hand-painted pastoral scene with a fox beneath a grapevine trellis, surrounded by stylized floral and grape motifs. Executed in traditional Nevers polychrome palette with green, yellow, blue, and manganese tones, typical of provincial French faience of the period.
The scalloped rim and lively brushwork reflect the artisanal character of Nevers production, where each piece was individually painted. The absence of a maker’s mark is consistent with 18th-century Nevers ware.
A beautiful decorative and collectible example of French provincial ceramics from the Enlightenment era.
Details:
• Origin: Nevers, France
• Date: c.1760–1790
• Material: Tin-glazed faience (earthenware)
• Technique: Hand-painted underglaze
• Decoration: Grapes, foliage, pastoral animal scene
• Dimensions: Diameter: 22.5 cm / 8.9 in
• Condition: Good antique condition. Visible rim chips, light glaze wear, and age-related surface marks consistent with 18th-century use. No cracks or restorations. Strong, stable piece with authentic patina. (Please refer to photos – they form part of the description.)
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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.
