{"product_id":"antique-french-trompe-loeil-pie-tureen-by-l-fonlupt-vichy-french-art-pottery-covered-dish-c-1900-1930","title":"Antique French Trompe-l'œil Pie Tureen by L. Fonlupt Vichy | French Art Pottery Covered Dish c.1900–1930","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA delightful antique French trompe-l'œil pie tureen by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL. Fonlupt of Vichy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, beautifully modelled to resemble a rustic baked pie.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the long French tradition of whimsical trompe-l'œil ceramics, this charming covered dish is designed to fool the eye, with its richly glazed lid imitating a golden-brown pastry crust complete with decorative pastry detailing. Pieces of this type were highly prized on the dining table, combining practicality with humour and craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"L. Fonlupt Vichy\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the base, this attractive example originates from the renowned pottery-producing region of central France. It reflects the same decorative tradition associated with celebrated French makers such as Pillivuyt, whose trompe-l'œil wares remain highly sought after by collectors today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished in warm honey, caramel and chestnut glazes, the tureen displays beautiful colour variation and a rich surface patina that enhances its rustic country-house appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful piece for collectors of French pottery, majolica, kitchenalia and trompe-l'œil ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 19 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 10 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 8.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition with age-related wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece displays attractive crazing, glaze variation and minor surface wear, all contributing to its authentic antique character. No major cracks or repairs observed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique French trompe-l'œil pottery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL. 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