Vintage French Faience Plate – Moustiers "Fait Main" (Hand Painted)
This is a beautiful, authentic mid-century French Faience decorative wall plate from the historic pottery village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, France. This piece features a charming, entirely hand-painted central vignette of a traditional Provencal traveler/wanderer with a walking stick, framed by delicate polychrome floral sprays, insects, and a classic spring green scalloped rim.
Item Specifications:
- Origin: Moustiers, France (Provencal Region)
- Type: Tin-Glazed Earthenware / Faience Majolica Art Pottery
- Era: Vintage Mid-Century (circa 1950s - 1970s)
- Diameter: Approx. 10 inches
- Markings: Fully signed on the reverse with hand-brushed script: "D.V.X. Moustiers, Fait Main MA."
- Display Ready: Attach a wire through the pre-drilled holes on the back and hang.
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition with no cracks, chips, or major structural damage. The glaze remains glossy and bright. Minimal shelf wear on the unglazed base ring consistent with age. (Please review all high-resolution photos carefully as they form part of the description).
Shipping & Handling:
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