Old faïencerie de gien dessert plate: landscape decor

Vintage plate in white earthenware from gien, subtly adorned with a village in the background, framed in the foreground by branches of leafy trees and birds. It is stamped: "gold medals – diploma of honor – faience gien – landscapes. Les faïenceries de gien is a fine earthenware manufacturing company located in the eponymous town in the centre-val de loire region, founded by thomas edme hulmén (known as hall) in 1821. Among the many earthenware factories born in the nineteenth century, that of gien is one of the most renowned and the most important in europe. The manufacture excelled in the art of imitation and made copies of pieces from the past at an affordable price. Unique pieces have also been created with the help of talented artists who have illustrated them with new decorations or have been inspired by those of past centuries (seventeenth and eighteenth centuries) or other european and far eastern earthenware factories. This exceptional plate will be perfect for special occasions or to add a touch of elegance to your daily meals. A beautiful gift for lovers of tableware of yesteryear. Very good general condition. D 20 cm. Aut-2022-151.

Ref. : 2KUJVRVE