Fives-Lille earthenware dish
130,00 €
Polychrome earthenware dish with silkscreen printing.
Brand “DB – Faïencerie Fives-Lille”
France Fives – Lille, Gustave De Bruyn earthenware workshop, circa 1900.
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Fives-Lille De Bruyn earthenware dish
"Flight over Paris"
Earthenware, relief decoration, polychromy and screen printing.
Brand “DB – Faïencerie Fives-Lille”.
France, Fives-Lille, earthenware workshop Gustave De Bruyn, circa 1900.
Diameter: 36 cm.
Condition: excellent.
Le Fives-Lille De Bruyn earthenware dish is a rare and magnificent example of French decorative art from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Made in the workshops of the Fives-Lille Pottery Factory under the direction of Gustave De Bruynthis large decorative dish entitled "Flight over Paris" ("View of Paris taken from St Gervais") perfectly illustrates the know-how of French ceramists of the Belle Époque.
Crafted from earthenware with a raised rim, the dish is distinguished by the delicacy of its decoration. The polychrome painting and silkscreen printing depict a panoramic view of Paris from Saint-Gervais. The bridges over the Seine, the domes and rooftops of the capital are clearly visible, with the slender silhouette of the Eiffel Tower on the horizon. The floral border, in shades of soft green and golden beige, reflects the refinement of the Art Nouveau style and lends the scene an impression of movement and lightness.
With a diameter of 36 cm, this Fives-Lille De Bruyn earthenware dish bears the clear mark on the reverse “DB – Fives-Lille Pottery”, attesting to its origin in the famous factory in Northern France. The creations of Gustave De Bruyn are particularly prized by collectors for their artistic quality, chromatic richness, and rarity. The state of preservation of this piece is excellent, without cracks, repairs or chips.
A true work of art in earthenware, this Fives-Lille De Bruyn earthenware dish It embodies the elegance and poetry of Belle Époque Paris. It will easily find its place in a collection of antique ceramics or as a unique decorative element in a refined interior, evoking the splendor and timeless charm of the French capital.
A rare, museum-quality piece, combining historical value and aesthetic beauty.
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| Weight | 1,6 kg |
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