Moustiers Faience footed tureen and cover, c. 1760. antique trunk gilded frame

gilded frame

Retaining its original painted surface with time-softened patina

MATERIALS Wool and silk

75" Diameter 43"

(1912-2003)

Moustiers Faience footed tureen and cover, c. 1760. antique trunk gilded frameFrance; Moustiers Sainte Marie. Painted in monochrome orange yellow with scattered flowers and sprigs in the so called potato flower pattern, flanked by lion mask handles. For a similar example, see Moustiers Ceramics: Gifts from The Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw Collection, Cooper Hewitt, Exhibition Catalogue, 2 August 201721 January 2019, fig. 14. The floral pattern takes its inspiration from textile designs. Dimensions: Height 8 Width 12 Depth 8