➤ Item Condition :Good - Lightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Most antique and vintage items fit this condition.
➤ Product stock :In France
➤ Delivery information, number of packages:1
Description :
This charming set of six French majolica dessert plates was produced by the renowned Saint-Clément faience manufactory in Lorraine, France, and dates to circa 1900. Each plate is individually decorated with a different fruit motif, including cherries, peaches, apricots, grapes, lemons, and plums—rendered in vibrant naturalistic colors and executed in high-relief barbotine (majolica) technique.
Founded in the 18th century in the village of Saint-Clément, near Lunéville in northeastern France, the Saint-Clément faience works became one of the most celebrated ceramic manufacturers of the late 19th-century. The factory gained particular recognition during the Art Nouveau period for its richly modeled fruit, floral, and nature-inspired designs. Pieces from this era were often hand-painted and intended to bring the beauty of the garden directly to the dining table.
The impressed and painted decoration of these plates demonstrates the high quality associated with Saint-Clément production around the turn of the century. The softly textured backgrounds, delicate foliage, and sculptural fruit create a striking three-dimensional effect characteristic of French majolica of this period.
Both decorative and functional, this set would make a delightful addition to a collection of French faience, majolica, or Art Nouveau ceramics. Their cheerful colors and botanical themes also make them ideal for display in a country house, garden room, or refined dining interior.
