Very beautiful large antique ceramic serving dish with three compartments, notable for its generous floral decor and its luminous palette blending cream, amber yellow, orange, soft green, and deep blue. The composition is particularly successful. The three compartments are delineated by tall dividers highlighted with cobalt blue, giving the dish a very elegant graphic architecture. The background, crafted with broad, nuanced strokes of yellow and cream, brings a lot of light to the whole piece. The floral decoration possesses a true uniqueness. Flowers and foliage are painted freely, while some petals, modeled in relief and integrated into the design, add depth and texture. The small cobalt blue hearts echo the central lines and give the piece a beautiful coherence. No mark appears on the reverse, which prevents attributing this piece to a particular manufacturer. Its entirely decorative work, its shape, and its aesthetic link it to tableware ceramic productions of the mid-20th century, around the years . With its approximately 31 cm diameter, the dish has a beautiful presence. Originally designed for serving, it can just as easily be repurposed today as a decorative piece, as its design stands on its own. Excellent overall condition for its age. Some light traces of use are naturally present, without any notable damage and without altering the quality or brilliance of the decoration.
Additional details:
- Brand: 20eSiecle
- Material: ceramique
- Colour: jaune ambre
- Colour: vert tendre
- Colour: bleu profond
- Colour: bleu cobalt
- Period: 1950s-1960s
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsCreme, OrangeStyleMid Century Modern