Collection of Three Palissy Ware Plaques
second half 19th century, probably French, one example decorated with a crab, snake, lizards and bugs, on a bed of geranium leaves, dia. 14-3/4", another example decorated with fish and snakes on leaves, the rim with anthurium leaves and blossoms, dia. 15", and an oblong example decorated with a deer and fawn, nestled in a wooded glen, the back impressed with numbers, h. 18-1/4", w. 15-1/2".

Provenance: Estate of Ann and Howard Barnett, New Orleans, Louisiana.

In as found condition. The circular charger with the crab has a very small chip to the back side foot. The other circular charger has the snake's head missing, as well as a one-inch section of the vine border is gone. The deer plaque has some dark stain touch-up to the ends of the bamboo border at the very bottom. They are not shiny glazed like the others. New Orleans Auction Galleries is pleased to issue and opinion of any lot; the absence of a condition report does not indicate that a lot is perfect condition or free from damage and/or wear. Please understand that New Orleans Auction Galleries employs no professional conservators. All statements in any condition report, or statements taken verbally, are purely our best opinions, and not blanket statements of fact issued by this auction house. Prospective buyers should examine each lot so as to satisfy themselves concerning condition, genuineness, importance, age, etc. Regardless of any statements made in writing or verbally, all lots are sold strictly "As Is" in accordance with section 2 of our Conditions of Sale. No returns will be accepted on the basis of condition.