Lot Essay
Joseph Landais (1800-83) is known for his expertly executed Palissy-ware vessels. After working as the assistant for C.J. Avisseau and marrying his sister, he established his own work shop in Langeais.
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EARLY 19TH CENTURY, WORKSHOP OF C.J. AVISSEAU, INSCRIBED LANDAIS TOURS
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A TOURS (JOSEPH LANDAIS) PALISSY-WARE OVAL DISH
Early 19th century, workshop of C.J. Avisseau, inscribed Landais Tours
Naturalistically modelled in high-relief with reptiles, amphibians, molluscs and fauna about a light green pond, the border in mottled blue and manganese
15in. (40cm.) wide
Early 19th century, workshop of C.J. Avisseau, inscribed Landais Tours
Naturalistically modelled in high-relief with reptiles, amphibians, molluscs and fauna about a light green pond, the border in mottled blue and manganese
15in. (40cm.) wide