A charming vintage French faience pitcher signed Lallier à Moustiers, featuring a beautifully shaped, lobed body, an elegant curved handle, and a generous pouring spout. Its glossy white glaze is decorated with colorful hand-painted birds, delicate floral sprays, butterflies, and foliage in shades of blue, olive green, and warm ochre.
Likely dating from the 1970s-1980s, this decorative ceramic ewer reflects the traditional artistry of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie in Provence. Its sculptural silhouette and lively decoration make it a distinctive accent for a French country kitchen, antique sideboard, or collected interior.
About Lallier
Lallier was a 20th-century faience decorator active in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, working within the town’s long-standing tradition of hand-painted Provençal earthenware. Pieces signed “Lallier à Moustiers” are typically associated with the mid-20th-century revival of decorative faience, characterized by finely rendered floral, insect, and bird motifs inspired by historic regional models.
Condition
Excellent vintage condition. Minor natural variations in the hand-painted decoration and glaze.
Approx. Dimensions
- Width: 19.5 cm / 7.7 in
- Depth: 16 cm / 6.3 in
- Height: 27 cm / 10.6 in
Approx. Weight: 1.32 kg / 2.9 lb
Shipping & Insurance
This item will be carefully packed and shipped fully insured.
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