These finely hand-painted plates represent the 20th-century revival of the celebrated Veuve Perrin faïence tradition of Marseille. During the 18th century, the Veuve Perrin (VP) manufactory became renowned for its refined tin-glazed earthenware decorated with vivid monochrome and polychrome scenes, especially delicate chinoiseries, romantic landscapes, and naturalistic birds. Their distinctive style was admired throughout France and remained influential long after the original Marseille factory closed in the late 1700s.
In the early to mid-20th century, a resurgence of interest in regional French ceramics led numerous Provençal ateliers, particularly those working around Marseille, Vaucluse, and the Sorgues region to reinterpret classic Perrin motifs for a modern audience. These small workshops often employed traditional hand-painting methods, scalloped forms, and revivalist marks echoing the original VP signature.
These plates exemplify that revival movement. Executed in deep puce/iron-red monochrome, the decoration features a central chinoiserie vignette with stylized architectural elements and surrounding birds perched amid sprays of foliage, motifs closely inspired by 18th-century models. The scalloped rim further reinforces the historical connection to Marseille faïence.
The underside is marked with a painted “VP” above the word “France”, a form of signature commonly used by mid-century revival workshops rather than the original 18th-century manufactory. The plate is made of glazed earthenware with a warm, softly toned surface typical of Provence-region production during this period.
Sourced in Boston, Massachusetts.
Set of six.
Dimensions: 8''D
