French Moustiers 18th Century Earthenware Serving Dish

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18th Century French (OLÉRYS-LAUGIER) Moustiers Faience Serving Dish with Grotesque Decor. Dish is hand-painted in the distinctive palette of ochre … Read more 18th Century French (OLÉRYS-LAUGIER) Moustiers Faience Serving Dish with Grotesque Decor. Dish is hand-painted in the distinctive palette of ochre yellow and green on a creamy white background. The dish features an animated grotesque decoration populated by whimsical figures, exotic birds, scrolling foliage, and fanciful creatures arranged within an elegant shaped border. At the center, musicians, dancers, and theatrical characters engage in lively scenes inspired by the grotesque ornament popularized during the Renaissance and embraced by the celebrated faience workshops of the village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, France. The shaped rim is decorated with floral sprays, scrolling foliate, and stylized blossoms that frame the central tableau.
This exceptional serving dish offers many uses in contemporary homes. It can be displayed on a wall as a focal piece in a dining room or kitchen, presented on a stand , used as a centerpiece on a dining table or console, or incorporated into a gallery wall of antique faience and porcelain. This dish can be beautifully paired with French Country, Provincial, or traditional interiors. See less