Émile Tessier tureen with artichoke handle - purple 13"

This pretty Louis XV-style tureen dates from the 1950s / 60s. Hand-painted with purple floral motifs and pipers and other characters posing outdoors. This would make a lovely gift for a special occasion. 

Émile Tessier (1887-1971) was a well-known ceramist from Malicorne, Sarthe in the North of France. He lived through two world wars and the German occupation. He was raised surrounded by potters and ceramists and eventually established his own atelier. He was inspired by ancient pottery and became well known for pure white pieces with decoration in relief including twisted motifs, the Fleur de Lys, animals, flowers and foliage.