Antique Creil Montereau Terre De Fer Hand Painted Dog Plate France 19th C (2)

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Rare antique French Creil et Montereau Terre de Fer plate featuring a charming hand-painted portrait of a brown and white … Read more Rare antique French Creil et Montereau Terre de Fer plate featuring a charming hand-painted portrait of a brown and white dog.
The dog is individually painted in warm brown, cream, gray and white tones against a softly shaded neutral background. A fine gold-colored rim finishes the plate, and an artist’s monogram/signature is visible near the lower right.
The reverse bears the Creil & Montereau / Terre de Fer factory mark. Creil and Montereau were among the important French producers of faïence fine, and the combined manufacture became especially prominent during the 19th century.
Maker: Creil et Montereau
Country: France
Material: Terre de Fer / French ironstone-type earthenware
Period: 19th century
Antique original
Hand-painted dog portrait
Artist monogram/signature
Cream and warm gray ground
Gold-tone rim
Factory marked on reverse
French decorative art pottery
Excellent cabinet or wall display piece
Please review photos, excellent condition.
Part of a collection of decor pieces from the former inventory of Fabienne Marumo Interiors, a French-owned boutique in Palm Beach, Florida.
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