Sourced in France
This faience platter by Choisy-le-Roi features pale lavender and rust floral sprays across a softly scalloped rim. Its composition and restrained palette reflect the naturalistic motifs favored in French tableware at the turn of the century.
Made near Paris between 1890 and 1910, Choisy-le-Roi was one of France’s leading ceramic manufactories, admired for the artistry and precision of its printed designs. Each piece exemplified the refinement and technical mastery of Belle Époque faience.
Sourced from the same Parisian collection as its companion, the Elise Floral Platter, this piece forms part of a coordinated pair—each reflecting the timeless harmony and craftsmanship of French decorative ceramics.
14½ × 10¾ in (36.8 cm × 27.3 cm)
Sourced in France
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