Antique French Faience Oyster Plate Nautical Sailing Boats 10" x 9" A733

This antique French faience oyster plate is molded in an organic shell form and decorated with six hand-painted nautical scenes. Each well depicts small sailing boats with visible hulls, masts, rigging, and seated figures, shown at sea, near shorelines, and at rest. The scenes are rendered in a soft, watercolor-like palette of pale blue, sea green, warm tan, and muted grey, with subtle coastal details and gentle movement across the water.

The plate measures approximately 10" x 9" and is unmarked, consistent with many French faience oyster plates produced in the late 19th to early 20th century. Dark outlining between wells emphasizes the sculptural form, while the restrained color palette gives the piece a refined, museum-style presence. Condition is good with light age-related wear visible, appropriate for its period. A strong decorative and collectible example suited for display in a serious oyster plate or antique ceramics collection.