Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 3, 2023: Winter Americana Day 2

Fri, Mar 3, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 1228

SWISS SIGNED "A. PEILLEX" FRAMED MAJOLICA EARTHENWARE PLAQUE

Estimate: $80 - $120
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SWISS SIGNED "A. PEILLEX" FRAMED MAJOLICA EARTHENWARE PLAQUE, featuring charming relief image of two bluebirds overlooking their egg-filled nest nestled on a leafy, flowered branch, artist signed to lower front, marks to back include blue hand-brushed "LES OEUFS." (The Eggs) and "XVIII", with penciled "d'apres / Giaconmelli" (according to) and "poterie de Nyon (Suisse)" (Nyon Pottery Swiss), housed within a large wooden frame having ornately carved vine decoration. Additional marks to back include impressed "P. F. & Cie" with fish below. Pfluger Brothers & Co., Nyon, Switzerland. Circa 1884. 12 1/4" sight, 23" x 18 1/8" OA.
Provenance: From the private collection of Jack D. Smith, Rockville, MD.

Condition

Plaque and wooden vine with some losses to leaves. Plaque glued into frame.

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