Antique French Faience Platter | Rouen Tradition Cul Noir | 19th Century
The plat ovale (oval platter) is an antique French faience platter in the "cul noir" style. Itis one of the more recognizable shapes that comes out of the Normandy potteries. The hand painted basket of flowers in blue camaieu sits at the center of the plate. The rim is gently scalloped. Likely 19th century, consistent with the cul noir tradition that ran through Rouen and the surrounding potteries of Forges les Eaux.
What gives this antique cul noir faience platter its name is the underside. A darker manganese glaze was applied to the back to reinforce the body and help it survive heavy use on country tables. You see the result here. A clean, light blue tin glazed front and a darkened reverse that tells you exactly what it is. No makers mark is visible, which fits the unmarked utilitarian production of the period.
The glaze carries a fine craquelure and there is light wear along the scalloped edge, both aging naturally over more than a century of service. A small metal hanger was added at the back so the piece can be displayed on a wall, which is where most of these blue and white faience platters end up.
Hung around an armoire, commode or set out on a country table, it brings that beautiful anchor of France to any room. A piece like this stands out and gets noticed.
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Antique French Faience Platter | Rouen Tradition Cul Noir | 19th Century
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