Hollow Plate in Earthenware - "Rouen Style" Decor - JVB Brand - Late 19th Century

Jules Vieillard & Cie (Bordeaux) - Deep Plate in Earthenware - "Style Rouen" Decor - JVB Mark - Late 19th Century. DESCRIPTION: Superb and rare deep plate in fine earthenware, a high-quality production from the famous and prestigious manufacture Jules Vieillard & Cie in Bordeaux, dating from the late 19th century. Entirely hand-painted, this plate is a magnificent example of the historicist productions that made the Bordeaux manufacture renowned. The polychrome "radiant" decor, inspired by the Rouen style, consists of a central rosette and a rich frieze of lambrequins and floral motifs on the rim. The piece is marked on the reverse with the calligraphic monogram "JVB" (for Jules Vieillard Bordeaux), as well as the "ROUEN" stamp indicating the style of the decor. It is an authentic collector's piece, signed by one of the most important French manufactures of the 19th century. Condition: Excellent state of preservation for its great age (over 120 years). No chips, cracks, or restorations. The glaze is shiny and the colours are vibrant. The reverse shows a fine network of age-related crazing, which is quite normal and aesthetic. Features: Manufacture: Jules Vieillard & Cie. Origin: Bordeaux, France. Mark: JVB Monogram & ROUEN stamp Material: Polychrome fine earthenware. Period: Late 19th century (circa 1870-1895) Style: Rouen Style. Height: 3.3 cm. Diameter: 25.5 cm. Weight: 485 g. Shipping: This collector's piece will be packaged with extreme care in a very secure parcel to ensure safe delivery. Shipping with tracking number.