Lallier De Moustiers Hand-Painted Faience Ewer, France, Mid-20th Century

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Elegant vintage faience aiguière (ewer) by Lallier de Moustiers, decorated with hand-painted floral motifs and delicate insects in green, blue, … Read more Elegant vintage faience aiguière (ewer) by Lallier de Moustiers, decorated with hand-painted floral motifs and delicate insects in green, blue, yellow, and ochre tones. The balanced silhouette, scrolling handle, and traditional Provençal decoration reflect the rich decorative heritage of the Moustiers region.

About Lallier
Lallier was a 20th-century faience decorator active in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, working within the town’s long-standing tradition of hand-painted Provençal earthenware. Pieces signed “Lallier à Moustiers” are typically associated with the mid-20th-century revival of decorative faience, characterized by finely rendered floral, insect, and bird motifs inspired by historic regional models.

The piece bears the handwritten signature “Lallier à Moustiers” on the base and remains in excellent vintage condition, with only light wear consistent with age.

Approx. dimensions: Width: 6.89 in (17.5 cm); depth: 5.12 in (13 cm); height: 13.39 in (34 cm)
Approx. weight: 1.8 lb (0.81 kg)

A refined decorative accent for a console, shelf, or dining display, whether used as a sculptural object or flower vessel. See less