Creil Montereau - Wall plate - 'La Cigale et la Fourmi' • gemerkt 'Fables Terre de Fer' • ca. 1880–1920 - Earthenware
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Art Nouveau porcelain dish in multi‑coloured hand‑coloured transfer print, made by Creil Montereau in France, ca. 1880–1920, 20.5 cm in diameter, 1.5 cm high, 20.5 cm deep, weighing 280 g, in good used condition.
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'The Cicada and the Ant' • marked 'Fables Terre de Fer' • Creil-Montereau • ca. 1880–1920
Fable tile after La Fontaine, 'The Cicada and the Ant', tile number 2 from a French series of twelve. The ant, a woman with a spinning wheel, approaches the cricket who spent the summer with her lute. The print is hand-colored in sky blue, mustard yellow, olive green and lilac. A conversation piece at table or on the wall, as the French intended their 'assiettes parlantes'.
For this object a Buy Now price has also been set, for those who want to acquire it immediately without waiting.
Description:
A framed central panel with a windmill in the background. Two side panels show men from behind, by a haystack and with a staff and sheaf on their way. The line work is printed in sepia and then hand-colored; where the color goes just outside the line you can see the brush. The edge bears branches and two birds, outlined with a gold line. Creighton University (USA) preserves in its fable collection seven of the twelve boards, including this same number 2.
About the maker:
The Creil faience factories, on the Oise, and Montereau, on the Seine, merged in 1840. With about 1,400 workers they became one of the largest earthenware companies in France. They produced 'terre de fer': thin, hard, white earthenware for the French dining table. Print boards with a fable or a song were popular at table. The name Creil et Montereau remained in use until 1920.
In the interior:
Suitable for a plate-wall in a French country house style or a brocante interior, alongside other print boards. The light field lets the scene come through.
Condition:
Good, vintage condition. Mirror: a light, matte spot about 3 x 2 cm at the top right of the central panel. Bottom: a rust-brown glaze spot and light signs of use. No cracks or flaking observed. See the pictures. Offered as a decorative object, not intended for use with food.
In one glance:
Material: fine earthenware ('terre de fer'), printed decoration, hand-colored
Dimensions and weight: h 1.5 x diameter 20.5 cm, 280 grams
Brand: stamped 'Déposé', intertwined monogram, 'Fables Terre de Fer', plus two small marks
Dating: ca. 1880–1920
Origin: private collection, Western Europe
Attribution and sources:
Attributed to Creil et Montereau. Decoration, numbering and base text correspond to number 2 in the Creighton collection, which assigns the series to this factory. The monogram reads as an M and a C. Choisy-le-Roi notes with H B and thus rejects it.
Shipping:
Professionally packed in a sturdy box with cushioning material, for fragile objects a double box. Always insured shipping with Track and Trace. See the feedback from previous buyers.
You can follow me above by bookmarking my page and clicking follow (heart) next to 'DECADERS Gallery'.
Seller's Story
Decaders Gallery
Region Eindhoven, Netherlands
Our passion lies in 20th-century applied art and design, with a particular focus on the periods Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern. But styles from the sixties, seventies, and later also capture our attention. Each decade has made a unique contribution to the art world, which perfectly reflects our name – Decaders Gallery.
Thanks to our love for art and design, we present new, exceptional decorative objects weekly. In addition, we have a broad interest in Asian art, antiques, and collectibles.
Our scavenges across Europe have led to a valuable network of like-minded enthusiasts who help us track down unique finds. This network has paid off: we are proud to have supplied artworks to renowned museums, including:
Museums & collections
Netherlands:
• CODA Museum, Apeldoorn
• Drents Museum, Assen
• National Textile Museum, Tilburg
• National Glass Museum, Leerdam
• Museum 'Amsterdam School' ('t Schip), Amsterdam
• PSV Football Museum, Eindhoven
• National War Museum, Overloon
Belgium:
• Musée de la Famenne, Marche-en-Famenne
• Museum of Natural Sciences, Belgium
Spain:
• Maritime Museum, Barcelona
---
We warmly invite you to visit our auctions with surprising artworks and to follow us on Instagram. Discover your favorite decade at Decaders Gallery!
Marc van der Heijden
Decaders Gallery, Netherlands.
Translated by Google Translate'The Cicada and the Ant' • marked 'Fables Terre de Fer' • Creil-Montereau • ca. 1880–1920
Fable tile after La Fontaine, 'The Cicada and the Ant', tile number 2 from a French series of twelve. The ant, a woman with a spinning wheel, approaches the cricket who spent the summer with her lute. The print is hand-colored in sky blue, mustard yellow, olive green and lilac. A conversation piece at table or on the wall, as the French intended their 'assiettes parlantes'.
For this object a Buy Now price has also been set, for those who want to acquire it immediately without waiting.
Description:
A framed central panel with a windmill in the background. Two side panels show men from behind, by a haystack and with a staff and sheaf on their way. The line work is printed in sepia and then hand-colored; where the color goes just outside the line you can see the brush. The edge bears branches and two birds, outlined with a gold line. Creighton University (USA) preserves in its fable collection seven of the twelve boards, including this same number 2.
About the maker:
The Creil faience factories, on the Oise, and Montereau, on the Seine, merged in 1840. With about 1,400 workers they became one of the largest earthenware companies in France. They produced 'terre de fer': thin, hard, white earthenware for the French dining table. Print boards with a fable or a song were popular at table. The name Creil et Montereau remained in use until 1920.
In the interior:
Suitable for a plate-wall in a French country house style or a brocante interior, alongside other print boards. The light field lets the scene come through.
Condition:
Good, vintage condition. Mirror: a light, matte spot about 3 x 2 cm at the top right of the central panel. Bottom: a rust-brown glaze spot and light signs of use. No cracks or flaking observed. See the pictures. Offered as a decorative object, not intended for use with food.
In one glance:
Material: fine earthenware ('terre de fer'), printed decoration, hand-colored
Dimensions and weight: h 1.5 x diameter 20.5 cm, 280 grams
Brand: stamped 'Déposé', intertwined monogram, 'Fables Terre de Fer', plus two small marks
Dating: ca. 1880–1920
Origin: private collection, Western Europe
Attribution and sources:
Attributed to Creil et Montereau. Decoration, numbering and base text correspond to number 2 in the Creighton collection, which assigns the series to this factory. The monogram reads as an M and a C. Choisy-le-Roi notes with H B and thus rejects it.
Shipping:
Professionally packed in a sturdy box with cushioning material, for fragile objects a double box. Always insured shipping with Track and Trace. See the feedback from previous buyers.
You can follow me above by bookmarking my page and clicking follow (heart) next to 'DECADERS Gallery'.
Seller's Story
Decaders Gallery
Region Eindhoven, Netherlands
Our passion lies in 20th-century applied art and design, with a particular focus on the periods Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern. But styles from the sixties, seventies, and later also capture our attention. Each decade has made a unique contribution to the art world, which perfectly reflects our name – Decaders Gallery.
Thanks to our love for art and design, we present new, exceptional decorative objects weekly. In addition, we have a broad interest in Asian art, antiques, and collectibles.
Our scavenges across Europe have led to a valuable network of like-minded enthusiasts who help us track down unique finds. This network has paid off: we are proud to have supplied artworks to renowned museums, including:
Museums & collections
Netherlands:
• CODA Museum, Apeldoorn
• Drents Museum, Assen
• National Textile Museum, Tilburg
• National Glass Museum, Leerdam
• Museum 'Amsterdam School' ('t Schip), Amsterdam
• PSV Football Museum, Eindhoven
• National War Museum, Overloon
Belgium:
• Musée de la Famenne, Marche-en-Famenne
• Museum of Natural Sciences, Belgium
Spain:
• Maritime Museum, Barcelona
---
We warmly invite you to visit our auctions with surprising artworks and to follow us on Instagram. Discover your favorite decade at Decaders Gallery!
Marc van der Heijden
Decaders Gallery, Netherlands.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Weight
280 g
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer/brand
Creil Montereau
Model
'La Cigale et la Fourmi' • gemerkt 'Fables Terre de Fer' • ca. 1880–1920
Material
Earthenware
Style
Art Nouveau
Colour
Multicolour
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
1.5 cm
Width
20.5 cm
Diameter
20.5 cm
Depth
20.5 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910, 1910-1920
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