French Mid 20th Century Hand-Painted Ceramic Dish With Gilt, Graphic Urban Illustration

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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.

… Read more 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 See less