Click image to view full screen
Written by: Erik MorganContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Furniture & Decorative Arts · Catalogue no. 714598
Bernard PalissyRustic Plate with Snakes, Lizards, and Frog
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byNational Gallery of Art, Washington
✓ Authenticity guarantee · ✓ Specialist condition report · ✓ Insured worldwide shipping · ✓ Private-room viewing
| Artist / Maker | Bernard Palissy |
|---|---|
| Date | probably 17th century |
| Culture / Origin | French |
| Medium | lead-glazed earthenware |
| Dimensions | overall (oval): 7.6 × 57.2 × 43.2 cm (3 × 22 1/2 × 17 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art |
| Type | Decorative Art |
About the Artist
Bernard Palissy (French, 1510–1589) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: National Gallery of Art, Washington · Licence: CC0.
Condition
A detailed condition report and high-resolution photography are available from our specialists in advance of the sale.
Shipping & Collection
Fine-art shipping with climate control and full insurance to over 120 countries; collection by appointment.
Buying at Matchless Pieces
Register, verify your identity, and bid online or in a private room. Buyer’s premium and taxes are shown before you confirm.
