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Keller & Guérin, Lunéville — Large Floral Table Server 1920
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It belongs to that era when the art of entertaining was truly an art, where a meticulously set table consisted not only of plates and glasses, but of pieces specially designed to elegantly present fruits, sweets, appetizers, and confections. This large earthenware server comes from the Keller & Guérin factory in Lunéville, one of the great houses that established the reputation of French tableware between the 19th and early 20th centuries. Its old mark on the reverse is still perfectly identifiable: the crown, the initials K and G, and the mention Lunéville – France. This family of marks is documented on Keller & Guérin productions from the period around , which allows us to reasonably place our piece in the early 20th century, around . And what a piece! Nearly 35 cm in span, three generous compartments arranged like clover petals and, at the center, an astonishing openwork handle that seems to emerge from the earthenware itself. The divisions transform into branches and foliage delicately modeled into the material: the dish almost becomes a small table sculpture. Charming polychrome bouquets stand out against the ivory enamel. Deep red and orange roses, small intense blue flowers, touches of yellow, green foliage, and fine dark lines compose a miniature garden. Here and there, a few small isolated branches punctuate the deliberately clear spaces. A garnet red line, painted along the entire rim, accentuates the dish's undulating silhouette and provides that graphic elegance that wonderfully balances the abundance of flowers. Its charm also lies in the beautiful ivory color of old earthenware, softer than a contemporary white. Over time, it has acquired that particular warmth that so well complements the painted decorations of French factories. Above all, behind the object lies a great Lorraine history. The Lunéville factory is among the important names in French faience; under Keller & Guérin, it developed considerable production and brought its creations to French and European tables. Shaped pieces like this one bear witness to a time when as much attention was paid to the manner of presentation as to what was served. One can easily imagine this server at the center of a table set over a century ago, filled with candied fruits, small pastries, or treats that guests would select from around its central handle. Today, its use can be reinvented. A few fruits, nuts, or sweets will restore its primary function; empty, simply placed on a large table, an antique sideboard, or a console, it is perfectly self-sufficient. Its spectacular shape and colors make it a true decorative object. The piece shows the marks of its history, notably a fine old line visible near a central joint as well as a small related flaw on the rim, shown in the photographs and naturally factored into its price. Nevertheless, its decoration remains luminous and its enamel retains a very beautiful presence.
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- Brand: Lunéville K&G
- Material: Faïence
- Colour: Ivoire
- Colour: Grenat
- Period:
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ProfessionalSaint symphorien des bois, FranceOn Whoppah since August 2026 • 0 sales