Antique French Majolica Wall Plaque Oval Relief Ceramic Renaissance Style For Sale

Antique French Majolica Wall Plaque – Oval Relief Ceramic, Renaissance Style

A striking antique French glazed ceramic wall plaque featuring an elaborate high-relief classical scene surrounded by a richly decorated oval border.

The central composition depicts a reclining female figure with accompanying putti in a landscape setting, rendered in sculptural relief with polychrome glazes in warm ochre, green, cream, brown, and muted blue tones. The border is decorated with repeating Renaissance-inspired ornamental motifs.

The plaque is made in a majolica-style glazed ceramic technique and has a strong French Renaissance Revival character. A hanging wire is present on the reverse for wall display.

Because no confirmed maker’s mark or artist signature has been identified, the exact workshop and date remain unverified.

Details

• Item: Antique decorative wall plaque

• Type: Plaque

• Material: Glazed ceramic / majolica-style pottery

• Shape: Oval

• Style: Renaissance / Classical

• Subject: Classical allegorical figure scene

• Features: High relief

• Mounting: Hanging

• Orientation: Horizontal

• Color: Multicolor

• Brand: Unbranded / Unknown

• Artist: Unknown

• Signed: No visible signature confirmed

• Original / Reproduction: Original

• Handmade: Yes

• Customized: No

• Country of origin: France, if confirmed by provenance

• Exact maker: antique condition with visible signs of age and previous use.

  The glazed ceramic surface shows natural crazing, minor glaze wear, small surface marks, and age-related discoloration consistent with an older decorative piece.

  The raised relief decoration remains well defined, with no major structural breaks observed. Minor wear is visible around the rim and high points of the relief.

  The hanging wire on the reverse is present.

  Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.

  Dimensions

  • Width: approximately 29 cm / 11.41 in

  • Height: approximately 25 cm / 9.84 in

  • Weight: approximately 675 g / 1.48 lb

  Packaging & Shipping

  The plaque will be carefully wrapped with extra cushioning around the rim and relief details and securely packed in a reinforced sturdy box for safe transport. Tracked shipping will be provided.