Pair of Antique Sculptural Majolica Fruit Wall Plates By Longchamp, Grapes & Lemons - 13"

This pair of signed Longchamp barbotine wall plates features richly detailed relief designs, one depicting a cluster of grapes with vine leaves and the other adorned with lemons and delicate blossoms. The backgrounds are painted with expressive, abstract brushstrokes in shades of green and blue, evoking a naturalistic landscape. There are small areas of wear, adding to their authentic, timeworn charm. 

The Longchamp faience workshop, founded in the 19th century in Burgundy, became renowned for its colorful barbotine ceramics, distinguished by their bold relief decorations and painterly glaze effects. These plates exemplify the artistry of French majolica, capturing the vibrant essence of Mediterranean fruits and vineyard motifs that were popular in late 19th and early 20th-century decorative arts.

Perfect for wall display, these plates bring a warm artistic touch to a kitchen or dining room. Their lush fruit motifs and expressive brushwork add a rustic yet refined charm, effortlessly brightening the space with a hint of Mediterranean softness. Whether hung individually or as a pair, they create a striking focal point that celebrates the beauty of nature.

Minor losses as seen in photos and video.
Approx. overall 2¼" high x 13" diameter
Approx. overall 6cm high x 33cm diameter