Sarreguemines - Plate (9) - Earthenware - 9 humorous signs
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Set of 9 Sarreguemines earthenware plates from France, dating to circa 1900–1910, each featuring a unique humorous Belle Époque scene with cards and game motifs, diameter about 21.2 cm, decorative border and polychrome storytelling, overall good used condition with minor age-related craquelure.
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Special set of 9 Sarreguemines plates, dating from around 1900, each with a unique, humorous image of a game or pastime from the social life of the Belle Époque. The plates are richly illustrated with distinctive figures in historical attire and surrounded by a decorative border featuring playing cards and game accessories.
A comparable set, but the complete set of 12, was sold in Paris for €1464 (see last image).
The following designs are included in this set:
Le Loto, Les Dés, Les Dominos, Le Bibiquet (also known as bilboquet), Le Bonneteau, Le Whist, Le Piquet, Les Échecs, Le Billard. This series forms a beautiful whole and offers a lively look at entertainment around 1900.
Characteristics:
Manufacturer: Sarreguemines, France
Date: ca. 1890
Quantity: 9 plates (various game designs)
Diameter: ca. 21.2 cm
Decoration: polychrome, narrative and humorous scenes
Border decoration: playing cards, dice and game motifs
Style: satirical / genre scene
Condition:
1 plate: small chip at the rim + fine, typical craquelure
5 plates: light, age-related craquelé
3 plates: in perfect condition
Overall in a nice, fair condition, appropriate for the age.
About Sarreguemines
Sarreguemines is one of the leading French earthenware factories and gained great fame around 1900 with its artistic and often humorous series. These plates, with scenes from games such as Le Loto and Le Whist, are loved for their vibrant appearance and historical charm.
Special set of 9 Sarreguemines plates, dating from around 1900, each with a unique, humorous image of a game or pastime from the social life of the Belle Époque. The plates are richly illustrated with distinctive figures in historical attire and surrounded by a decorative border featuring playing cards and game accessories.
A comparable set, but the complete set of 12, was sold in Paris for €1464 (see last image).
The following designs are included in this set:
Le Loto, Les Dés, Les Dominos, Le Bibiquet (also known as bilboquet), Le Bonneteau, Le Whist, Le Piquet, Les Échecs, Le Billard. This series forms a beautiful whole and offers a lively look at entertainment around 1900.
Characteristics:
Manufacturer: Sarreguemines, France
Date: ca. 1890
Quantity: 9 plates (various game designs)
Diameter: ca. 21.2 cm
Decoration: polychrome, narrative and humorous scenes
Border decoration: playing cards, dice and game motifs
Style: satirical / genre scene
Condition:
1 plate: small chip at the rim + fine, typical craquelure
5 plates: light, age-related craquelé
3 plates: in perfect condition
Overall in a nice, fair condition, appropriate for the age.
About Sarreguemines
Sarreguemines is one of the leading French earthenware factories and gained great fame around 1900 with its artistic and often humorous series. These plates, with scenes from games such as Le Loto and Le Whist, are loved for their vibrant appearance and historical charm.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
3076 g
Title additional information
9 humorous signs
Number of objects
9
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer/brand
Sarreguemines
Material
Earthenware
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
2.3 cm
Width
21.2 cm
Diameter
21.2 cm
Depth
21.2 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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