Keller & Guérin (K & G Lunéville)
Antique K & G Lunéville French Faïence Fruit Plate – Oranges, c. 1900, Signed Obert (8½")
Antique K & G Lunéville French Faïence Fruit Plate – Oranges, c. 1900, Signed Obert (8½")
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AT A GLANCE
- Type:
- Decorative plate
- Style:
- French Country | Provincial French | Hand-Painted Faïence
- Signature:
- Obert (Signed on front)
- Era:
- Art Nouveau (1896 - 1914)
- Circa:
- 1900
- Origin:
- Lunéville, Lorraine, France
- Maker:
- Keller & Guérin
- Material:
- Tin-glazed earthenware (faïence)
- Dimensions:
- 8 ½ diameter
- Condition:
- Very Good (VG)
- Mounting:
- Rear holes for hanging
- Decoration:
- Hand-painted oranges
- Maker’s mark:
- K & G Lunéville France
Low stock: 1 left
Keller & Guérin Lunéville Antique French Faïence Oranges Plate Signed Obert
Collector’s Note
Keller & Guérin (K&G Lunéville) fruit plates are prized for their vibrant hand-painted decoration and naturalistic fruit motifs. Artist-signed examples—such as those bearing the Obert signature—are especially sought after, reflecting the individuality of the decorator and the artistry of late 19th- and early 20th-century French faïence production.
Collectors are drawn to plates with strong color saturation, finely detailed brushwork, and balanced composition. Subtle background tones, gentle glaze variation, and light signs of age are typical and contribute to the authenticity and enduring charm.
These vibrant antique French faïence orange plates by Keller & Guérin (K & G Lunéville) dates to circa 1900 and is hand-painted with a glowing orange motif signed “Obert” on the front. Each 8 ½' diameter plate features richly shaded oranges with soft green leaves against a mauve-to-plum ground, showcasing the tonal depth and glazing artistry that made Lunéville fruitware so collectible during the Art Nouveau era.
Offered individually so collectors can select the perfect variation for a Lunéville fruit plate grouping, gallery wall, or cabinet display.
Oranges on Mauve #1
- Very good antique condition; no cracks or chips; light age-appropriate crazing primarily on the reverse.
Oranges on Mauve #2
- Equally well-preserved with no cracks or chips; light browning on the back (cosmetic, common in antique faïence).
Decorating Appeal
Equally suited for display or use, Lunéville fruit plates bring a fresh, colorful elegance to the home. Their painterly fruit motifs and softly blended backgrounds make them ideal for open shelving, hutches, or wall arrangements, where each plate can be appreciated as an individual work of art.
Grouped together or mixed with ironstone and other French faïence, they add warmth and a collected, European feel—perfect for farmhouse, French country, and provincial-inspired interiors.
Back-stamped K & G Lunéville France and with two discreet rear hanging holes, these plates are perfect for wall display, cabinet grouping, or mixing with other Lunéville fruit designs. Offered individually so collectors can choose the ideal variation. While beautifully preserved overall, both plates show minor signs of age and authentic tin-glazed character.
Historical Note
Lunéville faïence is among the most celebrated French ceramics. In 1730, Jacques Chambrette established the factory in Luneville, Lorraine. His innovations—including the development of terre de Lorraine earthenware—helped define the region’s distinctive ceramic identity.
Sébastien Keller acquired the factory in 1785. Around 1832, the firm became known as Keller & Guérin producing both utilitarian wares and finely decorated faïence. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Lunéville was widely recognized for its hand-painted designs, including richly colored fruit and floral motifs that remain highly collectible today. Factory production declined following World War II, and Lunéville ultimately ceased production in 1981.
Explore our full French Faïence collection to mix and match timeless antique and vintage tin-glazed earthenware from notable French centers including Lunéville, Quimper, and Strasbourg.
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