A beautifully crafted and hand-painted French faience wall plate from the famed ceramic town of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, measuring 20.5 cm in diameter. This piece features a delicate pierced border in a lattice motif with ochre yellow accents, encircling a whimsical central scene of a stylized bird in flight amidst floral branches, with a buzzing insect completing the pastoral vignette.
Rendered in the traditional Moustiers color palette of cobalt blue, moss green, and honey yellow, the design is both lively and harmonious—true to the 18th-century Provençal tradition that made Moustiers pottery world-renowned. The undulating rim and lattice edge work add visual texture and shadow play, making it as tactile as it is decorative.
Details:
Origin: Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, France
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware (faience)
Technique: Hand-painted and pierced ceramic
Diameter: 20.5 cm
Markings: Hand-signed on verso: Moustiers France
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; minor glaze wear consistent with age
Ideal for hanging on a gallery wall, displaying in a cabinet, or gifting to a lover of French country charm and traditional ceramic artistry.
