18th Century French Faience Dish with Putto – Hand-Painted – 20.5 cm
Bring a touch of 18th-century charm into your home with this beautiful French faience dish, delicately hand-painted with a lively putto (cherub) scene in soft blue, turquoise and terracotta tones. A wonderful example of early European tin-glazed pottery, full of character and artistry.
Item Details Origin: France Period: 18th century Material: Tin-glazed earthenware (faience) Diameter: approx. 20.5 cm Technique: Hand-painted Motif: Central putto/cherub holding a drapery, surrounded by foliage and a decorative border Condition: Good antique condition Expected rim chips and glaze losses from age No restorations Back shows typical glaze bubbles and kiln marks Displays beautifully Please view all photos carefully—they form part of the description.
Description This charming dish features a central putto standing in a landscape, executed in traditional blue camaïeu style with green foliage accents. The rim is decorated with a classic 18th-century scroll and feather border, typical of French provincial faience workshops. The piece shows the distinctive characteristics of early faience: • Slight irregularities • Soft glaze pooling • Kiln “pops” and firing marks
These details add to its authenticity and antique appeal.
A lovely item for collectors of faience, early European ceramics, French country décor, or anyone who loves unique, historic pieces.
