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Palissy ware

Americas tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: Under $500 (entry level & living craft)

Palissy ware is a 19th-century term for ceramics produced in the style of the famous French potter Bernard Palissy (c. 1510–90), who referred to his own work in the familiar manner as rustique ("in the rustic style"). It is therefore also known as rusticware. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

Avelena Soares Wall plate, 10.4 ins., coloured glazes, ultra-naturalistic Palissy style, P
Avelena Soares Wall plate, 10.4 ins., coloured glazes, ultra-naturalistic Palissy style, P
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Palissy ware Majolica Maiolica confusion 1884 auction catalogue
Palissy ware Majolica Maiolica confusion 1884 auction catalogue
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JFS palissy ware 18540
JFS palissy ware 18540
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Barbizet palissy ware wall plate
Barbizet palissy ware wall plate
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Palissy ware Louvre OA1357
Palissy ware Louvre OA1357
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Where to buy

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