c.1900 French Barbotine Faïence Jug with Grape Handle, Onnaing copper This detail anchors the piece

This detail anchors the piece in real-world application and confirms it was built for purpose

French Vallauris serving plate in a rich ochre glaze with a soft scalloped edge

Renaissance et Maniérisme dans les Écoles du Nord

Robust and heavy

Width: 134 cm

c.1900 French Barbotine Faïence Jug with Grape Handle, Onnaing copper This detail anchors the pieceFrench faence jug from Onnaing, c. 1900, with a sculptural grape and leaf handle is even more beautiful in person The crackled glaze and hand painted florals give it warmth, colour, and real presence. A piece that holds its ownno styling required. DESCRIPTION A French barbotine jug produced by the Onnaing faencerie in northern France, known for its expressive, relief decorated ceramics around the turn of the century. The form is softly tapered with a