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Christine Viennet Faience Trompe Loeil Dish, Snake
Auction Date: October 14, 2022
Sold for: $184
Lot: 4012
Beziers, France.
Circa 1995.
Modeled in the manner of Palissy, as an oval bowl, the surface of which is decorated with ferns, snails, and leaves, centering a serpentining figure of a snake with head raised. All painted in polychrome enamels, in realistic hues.
Incised signature to underside, and with brown enamel stylized foliate mark.
Approximate dimensions: 3 1/2 H. x 13 1/2 W. x 10 D..
Condition: Very good overall condition, with very minor wear and scratches to glaze.