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A sophisticated mid-century French hand-painted ceramic dish featuring a graphic, urban-inspired illustration accented with black linework and subtle gilt detailing.
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A sophisticated mid-century French hand-painted ceramic dish featuring a graphic, urban-inspired illustration accented with black linework and subtle gilt detailing.
The composition presents a stylized female figure in a wide, gold-accented hat overlooking an abstracted cityscape of narrow buildings, trees, and pedestrian figures. Rendered in confident black lines against a softly crackled white glaze, the imagery feels architectural and metropolitan rather than rustic, with gold highlights adding warmth and refinement.
The dish’s gently sculpted, asymmetrical form gives it a sculptural presence, making it ideal for display as an art object rather than utilitarian ware. It works beautifully styled on a console, coffee table, bookshelf, or entry vignette, adding a touch of European modernism and quiet narrative interest to a contemporary interior.
The unglazed, hand-finished foot with kiln marks and firing variations reflects authentic mid-century studio production, reinforcing its character as a decorative ceramic made with artistic intent.
A refined accent piece well suited to modern, minimalist, or eclectic interiors seeking an understated European sensibility.
• Country of Origin: France
• Circa: Mid-20th century
• Medium: Hand-painted ceramic with gilt decoration
• Style: Mid-Century Modern / Graphic / Illustrative / Folk-Modern
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- Dimensions
- 7.5ʺW × 7.5ʺD × 2.5ʺH
- Styles
- Modern
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Ceramic
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Coffee
- Condition Notes
- Good vintage condition. Light surface wear and fine age-related crazing to the glaze are present, consistent with age and ceramic … moreGood vintage condition. Light surface wear and fine age-related crazing to the glaze are present, consistent with age and ceramic production. Minor wear to gilt accents. No cracks or repairs observed. Displays beautifully. Please review photos for details less
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