Villeroy & Boch Majolica Plate with Wheat and Butterfly, ca. 1880

Inv. no. 422 · Porcelain and glass

Villeroy & Boch Majolica Plate with Wheat and Butterfly, ca. 1880

19th century Earthenware Enamel

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Decorative majolica plate manufactured by the prestigious firm Villeroy & Boch at its Mettlach plant during the last third of the 19th century. The piece is an exponent of the German naturalistic style, characterized by pronounced relief and a vibrant palette under a translucent glaze.

Object History: Produced under model number 977, this design reflects the mastery of Mettlach ceramics in the use of the majolica technique. The decoration features a central motif of wheat stalks and cornflowers accompanied by a butterfly in relief, arranged on a radial textured background mimicking basketry.

Details and Dimensions:
- Period: Circa 1880
- Technique: Majolica with polychrome relief
- Diameter: 20 cm (7.87 inches)
- Material: Earthenware, Enamel
- Condition: Exceptional state of conservation. It shows the fine crazing characteristic of antique majolica, confirming its authenticity. No restorations, cracks, or significant chips.

Value: This piece holds high value for collectors of late 19th-century European ceramics and decorators looking for authentic elements from the Victorian period and German Historicism.

Legal notice: This product is a vintage collectible item. Due to its age (art. 115 ter. 4 TRLGDCU), the store does not guarantee the preservation of its original performance properties (original scent, texture, durability, safe composition, and others). The product is not intended for direct use/application, is sold "as is", and is exclusively for collection or decorative purposes.