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Salins-lès-Bains Rare French Art Majolica Ceramic Asparagus Set, Late 19th C.

$8,000per set
£5,979.97per set
€8,383.67per setVAT Included
CA$11,253.90per set
A$11,389.81per set
CHF 6,530.60per set
MX$138,144.19per set
NOK 75,948.27per set
SEK 77,308per set
DKK 52,225.77per set

About the Item

This rare French majolica asparagus set was produced by Salins-lès-Bains in France during the late 19th century. Comprising one large serving platter and ten matching plates, the service is an outstanding example of French ceramic tableware from the period and reflects the decorative imagination associated with historic majolica production. Each piece is modeled with a detailed asparagus motif, combining naturalistic relief decoration with the rich glazed colors characteristic of French majolica. The sculptural treatment of the vegetables, together with the softly modeled borders and subtle variations in glaze, gives the set a highly decorative and distinctly romantic character. The complete service includes one platter and ten plates. Platter dimensions: 12.6 in. wide × 10.2 in. deep × 3.9 in. high (32 × 26 × 10 cm). Plate dimensions: 9.44 in. diameter × 1 in. high (24 × 2.6 cm). Salins-lès-Bains, located in eastern France, became known for producing decorative ceramics and tableware with expressive molded designs and colorful glazes. Asparagus services were particularly fashionable in France during the late 19th century, when elaborate specialty tableware became an important feature of sophisticated dining rooms and bourgeois interiors. This set survives in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Minor variations in color and texture are inherent to the manufacturing process, while occasional slight yellowing is consistent with age and contributes to the authentic character of the ensemble. Both functional and highly collectible, this complete French asparagus service would make a striking addition to a collection of antique majolica, French decorative ceramics, or late 19th-century tableware. It also creates a beautiful seasonal presentation on a dining table or in a curated display of historic French ceramics.
  • Creator:
    Salins (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.94 in (10 cm)Width: 12.6 in (32 cm)Depth: 10.24 in (26 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 11
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2312351325672

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