A pair of 19th Century French Majolica decorative plates with enameled painting depicting Apollo and Diana. One plate is signed A. Jouvr.
DIMENSIONS: 7.75ʺW × 1ʺD × 7.75ʺH each
CONDITION NOTES: Some minor loss to edges of plates. Condition commensurate with age.
Some history on Majolica pottery:
The first pieces of majolica pottery were made during the 15th century on the Spanish island of Majorca—said to be once known as Majolica. Later, the tin-glazed earthenware was crafted in Italy and France (where it was known as faenza and faience, respectively, after the Italian city of Faenza, famous for its pottery). In the 19th century, artisans began creating majolica pottery in England with the patterns and colors that are widely recognized today.
