c.1900 French Barbotine Faïence Jug with Grape Handle, Onnaing copper Consistent with age and use

Consistent with age and use

French Vallauris serving plate in a rich ochre glaze with a soft scalloped edge

Age-appropriate surface texture and minor cracking consistent with impasto technique

Renaissance et Maniérisme dans les Écoles du Nord

They are particularly beautiful when lit — the layers of glass create depth and movement without feeling heavy

c.1900 French Barbotine Faïence Jug with Grape Handle, Onnaing copper Consistent with age and useFrench faence jug from Onnaing, c. 1900, with a sculptural grape and leaf handle is even more beautiful in person The crackled glaze and hand painted florals give it warmth, colour, and real presence. A piece that holds its ownno styling required. DESCRIPTION A French barbotine jug produced by the Onnaing faencerie in northern France, known for its expressive, relief decorated ceramics around the turn of the century. The form is softly tapered with a