Luneville, French Faïence Majolica Trompe l'Oeil Napkin Asparagus Plate

Description

From the Luneville Faïence factory in France, an Aesthetic Movement trompe l’oeil asparagus plate, circa 1880-1889.

A wonderful illusion where … more From the Luneville Faïence factory in France, an Aesthetic Movement trompe l’oeil asparagus plate, circa 1880-1889.

A wonderful illusion where the asparagus spears lay on a raised section imitative of a white lace napkin. The four corners of the napkin are stretched tightly and threaded through ‘holes’ in the plate itself. Raised mold work shows branching twigs with berries on a pale turquoise blue ground.

Book reference: Pg. 16, Artichauts et Asperges en Barbotine by Maryse Bottero
10 in. Diameter x .75 in. H – Unmarked.
A fine overall crazing to the glazing, expected of age and use. less