Accurate Description of Item
Mid 20th century Palissy Style Majolica Crab Wall Plates
Appraiser Remarks
Palissy and Palissy Ware are terms that refer to Majolica Earthenware & Porcelain or Art Pottery that exhibit high relief decoration and in various forms. Some are functional & utilitarian and some purely for display.
Most desirable and collectible pieces were made Circa 1850s - 1920s, especially items from the Tours (France) and Calda da Raihna (Portugal) regions. Later items are primarily of decorative value.
Based on what I can see in the images provided, your plates are more modern 20th Century examples, possibly from Spain or Portugal. These would often have paper or foil labels applied by import companies, the labels often removed after sale or fell off after the first washing.
Most desirable and collectible pieces were made Circa 1850s - 1920s, especially items from the Tours (France) and Calda da Raihna (Portugal) regions. Later items are primarily of decorative value.
Based on what I can see in the images provided, your plates are more modern 20th Century examples, possibly from Spain or Portugal. These would often have paper or foil labels applied by import companies, the labels often removed after sale or fell off after the first washing.
Estimated Value
$150.00- $175.00 for the pair
Re: Palissy Majolica Crab Plate Set of 2
Mid 20th century Palissy Style Majolica Crab Wall Plates
Palissy and Palissy Ware are terms that refer to Majolica Earthenware & Porcelain or Art Pottery that exhibit high relief decoration and in various forms. Some are functional & utilitarian and some purely for display.
Most desirable and collectible pieces were made Circa 1850s - 1920s, especially items from the Tours (France) and Calda da Raihna (Portugal) regions. Later items are primarily of decorative value.
Based on what I can see in the images provided, your plates are more modern 20th Century examples, possibly from Spain or Portugal. These would often have paper or foil labels applied by import companies, the labels often removed after sale or fell off after the first washing.