Beautiful and rare set of three hand-painted faience plates from Malicorne, decorated in traditional Breton costume style. These pieces were produced by the renowned Poulard-Béatrix workshop and bear the scarce PBx mark, used between 1875 and 1897 before its legal discontinuation.
Each plate features a different figure in regional dress, surrounded by a colorful floral border and finished with a scalloped rim. The hand-painted decoration and natural age craquelure give these plates their unmistakable French provincial charm.
A highly collectible set — PBx pieces rarely appear together, especially in matching formats of this size.
Details:
• Origin: France, Malicorne
• Date: c.1875–1897
• Maker: Poulard-Béatrix (PBx)
• Material: Hand-painted faience
• Dimensions: Diameter: 25cm / 9.84in
• Condition: Good antique condition – natural age craquelure, small glaze losses and minor chips on the back and edges, no structural cracks. Colors remain bright and well preserved. Professional packaging.
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