Hand-painted Provençal faïence with Chinoiserie motif – c. 1930s–1950s tote and informal

and informal

it brings together the relaxed charm of lakeside living and the timeless style of France in one beautifully embroidered piece

display it along an open shelf

Why it matters:Books of this scale and subject were once found only in the libraries of monasteries

Hand-painted Provençal faïence with Chinoiserie motif – c. 1930s–1950s tote and informalA radiant marriage of French country charm and whimsical Chinoiserie, this hand painted vinegar (V) and oil (H huile) cruet set embodies the joyful color and artistry of mid century French pottery. Rendered in sunny saffron glaze with scalloped edging and brilliant blue detailing, each cruet features birds in flight among flowering vines and a pagoda like dovecote a distinctly French interpretation of the chinoiserie aesthetic that swept through