c1760 Polychrome Rouen Faience “decor a la Corne” Plate

Antiques : French Faience : Rouen Tin Glaze : 18th Century Polychrome

 

A true museum-quality 18th century French faience plate or dish decorated in the cornucopia pattern in high temperature polychrome enamels (Grand Feu) that was very popular in the 1740 to 1770 period. French faience surpassed the best English and Dutch delftware of the period and its patterns were often copied by other European potteries. This plate has a distinctive lobed rim made up of 12 reverse curved segments that was popular among faience makers in the 1750s and 1760s. Also, the tin glaze on this plate displays the characteristics attributed only to some Rouen faience. In particular, the glaze has a distinctive greenish-blue cast and a fine “orange peel-like” appearance that includes surface pitting that is found on the best 18th century Rouen faience (Lane 1948:23). The back of the plate has three pin bar scars and a blue painted factory or artist’s mark that is probably a D but could be an A if viewed differently. There are also the characteristic small bubble holes (called pin holes) in the glaze on the back of the plate that formed during firing in the kiln and help identify authentic 18th century faience. The potting, however, is not as thick and clumsy as some of the larger Rouen vessels of the same period. The greenish tinged glaze may, in fact, be intentional to simulate some polychrome Chinese porcelain glaze hues of the early to mid 1700s.

The pigment colors on this plate are medium blue and dark blue, a fine Rouen iron red, strong yellow, an olive green, and royal manganese. The only black occurs right where yellow covers blue. The floral painting is executed with both spontaneity and skill not often found on post 1800 replicas. And since the cornucopia pattern is widely published, there are numerous 19th and 20th century examples and intentional replicas on the market today. When the plate listed here is placed next to these replicas, the differences are immediately obvious in the glaze characteristics and the plate blank shape as well as the artistic rendering of the motif. And there are other attributes that also set this plate apart from nineteenth and twentieth century copies. They include pin bar kiln scar attributes, the grand feu palette and the specific motif styles and brush strokes. If this is not enough for the real faience skeptic, then let me add that this plate also comes with my full “satisfaction guarantee” or the buyer may return it for a refund (see full return policy below). So if you enjoy polychrome Rouen faience from the mid 18th century, then you may certainly want to consider purchasing this plate since authentic examples are truly scarcer than hens teeth. Thanks for looking and may you have the best of luck in all your antique searches.

CONDITION: This 240+ year old plate is in excellent condition with just three small rim chips despite centuries of display, handling and care. The largest chip is only 3/8 inch long and just has the glaze popped off the body. All other rim chips are less than 1/4 inch and there are also a few small areas of rim roughness and fritting along the edge. Beyond these minor declarations, the plate has no other flaws and no hairlines, no cracks, no stains, no repairs and no restorations. The glaze is lustrous, the coloring is clean and strong, and wear is minimal and restricted to higher areas on the front of the plate and along the backside of the base where the plate rests. Thanks for looking and I guarantee this “a la Corne” faience plate to be as described or the buyer may request a refund via my satisfaction guarantee return policy as noted below.

SIZE: This plate stands 1 1/8 inches tall (2.8 cm), has a maximum rim diameter of 9 3/4 inches (25 cm).

US MAINLAND SHIPPING: Insured USPS Priority shipping to a secure address within the US mainland is $15.30 for this plate. No handling or packing fees are charged and the item will be double boxed for maximum protection. Shipping costs beyond the mainland US will be determined once your address details are provided and again will include only actual shipping costs (drop me an e-mail for a quote). I will be happy to combine items from multiple purchases at just the cost of the additional insurance on any second item when it is safe to do so and as long as they are shipped to the same secure address. Thanks for stopping by and looking!!

RETURN POLICY: Satisfaction and peace of mind are guaranteed for this item and so if you are not happy with this c1760 POLYCHROME ROUEN FAIENCE PLATE for any reason, then you have the option to send the c1760 POLYCHROME ROUEN FAIENCE PLATE back to me within seven days of receipt to receive a refund minus the shipping/insurance costs (a small sacrifice if you should simply change your mind). However, if this c1760 POLYCHROME ROUEN FAIENCE PLATE is not as described, then you may return it to me using proper insurance coverage in exactly the same condition as sent for a full refund -- just let me know within seven days of receipt that you wish to return it for this reason and also kindly tell me what was misleading in the description. Of course, all returns must be received back in exactly the same condition that they were before original shipment was made and must retain security details intact.

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Item ID: RL180.rl180

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