Description
An Aesthetic Movement French Faïence trompe l’oeil asparagus server, Keller & Guerin St. Clément, circa 1890 – 1900, in the Art Nouveau style.
Molded to imitate a fringed and floral checkered napkin laying across the front of a platter with five asparagus spears strewn on top of the napkin. A scrolled border of Chrysanthemum flower heads in green, yellow and rose red on a moss green ground. Beautiful soft coloring. A shaped rim with rolled side handles.
Book Reference: “Artichauts et Asperges en Barbotine” by Maryse Bottero
Showing the makers mark on the verso.
Server: 13.5 in L x 10.25 in. W x 1.25 in. H.
Very good antique condition, with the expected light wear. Showing kiln detrius in the clay body, a result of the firing process.
Sits with a slight wobble on a flat surface.
