Antique Keller & Guérin Lunéville Faience Plates Set, Obert, 1900

An exceptional set of fourteen antique French faience plates by Keller & Guérin, Lunéville, decorated in the celebrated Obert pattern. Each plate features a beautifully hand-painted still life of fruit against softly blended backgrounds, framed by richly colored borders that exemplify the artistry and elegance of the French Art Nouveau movement.

Produced during the golden age of the Keller & Guérin faience works in Lunéville, Lorraine, these plates represent one of the factory’s most admired decorative patterns. Founded in the nineteenth century, Keller & Guérin became internationally recognized for combining exceptional ceramic craftsmanship with the work of talented artists, creating tableware that blurred the line between functional objects and fine decorative art. The Obert pattern, with its luminous fruit compositions and painterly backgrounds, reflects the Art Nouveau fascination with nature, color, and organic beauty.

Finding a complete set of fourteen matching examples is increasingly uncommon. Whether displayed as a wall collection, arranged in a cabinet, or used on an elegantly layered dining table, the set offers remarkable visual impact and represents an outstanding example of early twentieth-century French decorative arts.

Marked Keller & Guérin Lunéville on the underside.

Good antique condition with wear consistent with age and use. Minor glaze variations, age-related crazing, and light surface wear are consistent with antique French faience. Please refer to the photographs for details.

Details

• 1stDibs reference: LU10969250894782
• Period: Early 19th Century
• Date: 1900
• Origin: France
• Materials: Faience
• Techniques: Glazed
• Style: Art Nouveau
• Dimensions: H .5 × W 8.5 × D 8.5 IN
• Condition: GOOD