Fine Pottery and Porcelain - 5th February 2025

Lot 1108

A very large French Palissy style trompe l'oeil charger by François Maurice, c.1875-85, the oval

Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £441

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Description

A very large French Palissy style trompe l'oeil charger by François Maurice, c.1875-85, the oval dish modelled in high relief with three fish and an eel to the well, the rim with crayfish, a newt, a frog and various large plants including bulrush and fern, incised 'F Maurice' signature to the rim, good restoration to the head of the newt, 69.3cm.