Gorgeous Large Old French Majolica Asparagus Server

Pottery : Majolica : French

 

I am very pleased to offer this stunning example of a French majolica asparagus server. This features a ridged row of green, purple, yellow, and cream glazed asparagus tied with honey colored twine and laying on a cream and green glazed bowl. It measures 14” long, 8 ½” wide, and 2 ½” tall. It likely dates to between 1930 and 1950’s. It is not marked at all except with the impressed number 8940. Although I found this on a buying trip to France, I was not convinced that it was a French piece. Then, after a little sleuthing, I found an identical piece (with a tan stripe around the rim instead of green) in Maryse Bottero’s book Artichauts et Asperges en Barbotine on page 153. She makes a possible attribution to the French faiencerie of Salins-les-Bains in the Franche-Comte region of France. I have included a photo of the page for those who don’t have access to the book. This is in perfect condition with no chips, cracks, hairlines, repairs, etc. There is gentle crazing appropriate to its age, but it is not disfiguring. Shipping weight: 4 lb. 8 oz. (Location: OC)

MEMBER: Majolica International Society

Item ID: RL0707026