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Spanish Ceramic Bonbonnière, Openwork Braided Body, Embossed Floral Bouquet, Spain
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There are objects that seem straight out of a Mediterranean garden. This delicate ceramic candy dish is one of them. Its body remarkably finely reproduces the weaving of a wicker basket, while its lid blossoms into a bouquet of hand-modeled flowers, where a few ladybugs discreetly alight. Every detail attests to patient craftsmanship, designed to transform a simple everyday object into a true decorative piece. Produced in Spain between the 1950s and 1970s, this creation is characteristic of workshops in the Valencia region, where the ceramic tradition has been passed down for centuries. In this land of potters, artisans enjoy playing with materials, imitating basketry, celebrating flowers, and adding a touch of poetry to interiors. These objects were not merely utilitarian: they contributed to the art of entertaining, finding their place on a dining room sideboard, a dressing table, or a living room table, holding a few sweets, sugared almonds, or small everyday treasures. Today, this candy dish retains that sweetness of life intact. It can naturally reclaim its original function, but it will be just as elegant as a case for jewelry, antique keys, or precious mementos. Placed on a console, in a display cabinet, or at the heart of a decor inspired by family homes, it draws the eye with the richness of its modeling and the freshness of its floral decoration. The underside bears the mention "Spain," a marking used for export productions, bearing witness to an era when Spanish ceramics already captivated decorative arts enthusiasts far beyond their borders. This piece is in good condition, with only very slight chips on a few petals, discreet and common on this type of particularly delicate raised decoration. They detract neither from its elegance nor its decorative presence and simply bear witness to the fragility of these artisanal creations spanning decades. A charming piece, where the virtuosity of the modeling serves an timeless floral scene, evoking the bright homes of Southern Europe and that sought-after taste for objects that possess a true soul.
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- Brand: Spain
- Style: Méditerranéen
- Period: 1950s-1970s
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ConditionGoodMaterialCeramic
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ProfessionalSaint symphorien des bois, FranceOn Whoppah since August 2026 • 1 sale