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Alfred Renoleau Palissy Ware Platter, c. 1890

Creator: Alfred Renoleau - Palissy Ware / Palissy Majolica
Offered by: Robert Morrissey Antiques & Fine Art

Description
Alfred Renoleau Palissy ware platter decorated with numerous fish, shells and leaves. Incised signature to the front, underglaze script monogram and Angouleme France to the back.

Alfred Renoleau (1854-1930) was born in Mansle, about 15 miles from Angouleme in western France. As the oldest son he was expected to continue the family hairdressing business, but after seeing an exhibition of Bernard Palissy in Bordeaux, he quit the business and determined to take up ceramics. He was ultimately very successful and his factory operated for more than forty years, employing up to forty workers.

For a discussion of Renoleau and illustrations of his work, see Marshall P. Katz and Robert Lehr, "Palissy Ware Nineteenth-Century Ceramists from Avisseau to Renoleau" (London and Atlantic Highlands, NJ: The Athlone Press, 1996) p. 169-179.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Ceramics
Condition:	Good. Mint condition- no chips cracks or repairs.
Styles / Movements:	Aesthetic Movement, Baroque, Traditional
Patterns:	Animal/Insects, Handmade
Dealer Reference #:	2113907
Incollect Reference #:	602410

Dimensions

W.	17 in;	H.	13 in;
W.	43.18 cm;	H.	33.02 cm;

Message from Seller:

Robert Morrissey Antiques & Fine Art, established in 1948, specializes in period European furniture, modern design, and an extensive selection of paintings and sculpture. Contact us at 314.644.7066 or robert@robertmorrissey.com to explore our curated collection.

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