Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
A striking earthenware plate featuring the 'Mignon' pattern, characterized by a bold, rhythmic border of stylized orange and black fan motifs. This piece exemplifies the transition from organic Art Nouveau to the geometric, high-contrast energy of the Art Deco movement.
Story
Maastricht was the ceramic heart of the Netherlands when this plate was fired. The 'Mignon' pattern captured the 1920s obsession with speed and jazz, using bold colors that would have popped under new electric dining room lights.
Maker / Origin
Société Céramique was founded in 1863 and became a fierce rival to the famous Petrus Regout (Sphinx) factory. They were known for high-quality transferware and innovative designs before eventually merging with their rival in 1958.
Condition & Value
The plate appears to be in good vintage condition with no visible cracks or large chips. There is some minor surface wear and typical manufacturing stilt marks on the reverse. Clean glaze and vibrant colors maintain its value. Individual plates in this pattern are moderately common in Europe but harder to find in the US.
Full Research
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.