Description: Modernist pattern of blue and gilt on a white ground. Bears the stamp in gilt of " Biarritz Bleu" as well as Fitz & Floyd, Fine Porcelain, FF, Japan, 217.


History: Founded in 1960 by Pat Fitzpatrick and Bob Floyd, the company started out as an import company, but soon moved into designing ceramic giftware. Fitz and Floyd moved into tabletop products and accessories in the late 1960s. Hand-Painted Ceramic Gift lines were developed in the 1970s and the reputation of Fitz and Floyd grew with the superior quality of their work. The company’s in-house design staff developed themes around which entire collections were designed. Commissioned by Governments and Embassies, Fitz and Floyd dinnerware has been selected by presidents and governments around the world. The city of Dallas commissioned the company to create a one-of-a-kind tea service as the official gift to Queen Elizabeth for her visit to the city in 1991. Collectibles: Although Fitz and Floyd products have been collected long before they officially "entered the collectibles arena", the company did so in 1990 with teapots and ornaments. The company offered lines of figurines, ornaments, water globes, houses and cookie jars.

Provenance: Lorber estate, Palm Beach, FL


Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 22 | Height(in) = 75 | Width(in) = 15 | Depth(in) = 15

Size of Artwork(in): 1x 10.5" diameter


Artist Name: Fitz & Floyd


Medium: Porcelain


Circa: C. 1970

Excellent.