A very good example of an early Talavera earthenware. Deep charger with a ruffled edge. The interior surfaces are glazed in shades of green, yellow-gold, ochre, indigo and manganese brown outlines all over creamy white background. The decoration depicts trees and foliage. This piece measures approx. 14" in diameter and 3" deep.
Majolica and faience were made at Talavera de la Reina and at neighboring Puente del Arzobispo in Castile from the early 16th Century. No factory marks were ever used. They developed an original style of painting remarkable for its vigor. The colors were dominated by a powerful green, canary yellow and a thick orange, and to some extent by a heavy blue. Horsemen, hunting scenes, buildings, trees, animals, birds, figures and coats of arms were much favored as motifs.
800/1,200 Sold $805.00
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