Floral Decoupage Display Plate
Decorative art, ceramic plate with applied paper collage • Unknown amateur or hobbyist; typical of domestic craft or localized workshop production
Style & Movement
Vernacular Folk Art / Craft Revival style influenced by Traditional Floral motifs
Medium & Technique
Glazed ceramic with paper decoupage and adhesive; likely utilizing a mechanical transfer or cutout paper print application
Creation Period
Late 20th century to early 21st century (c. 1970–2010)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8 to 10 inches in diameter; circular tondo format
Subject Description
A central floral composition featuring large stylized blossoms, likely peonies or roses, surrounded by smaller blue and green foliage. The imagery is applied as a cutout over a neutral white glazed surface.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Poor; significant degradation of the applied decorative elements
Estimated Market Value
$1 - $10 USD
Auction Estimate
$0 - $5 USD (item is of negligible commercial value)
Provenance History
Unknown; likely sourced from a secondary retail market or household dispersal based on the presence of a commercial yellow price sticker
Art Historical Significance
Minimal; represents a common example of mid-to-late 20th-century home crafts rather than a fine arts tradition. It reflects the democratization of art through decoupage kits and mass-produced decorative ceramics.
Notable Features
The most notable feature is the high degree of mechanical failure in the adhesive, resulting in the 'shattered' appearance of the floral motif, which creates an accidental aesthetic of decay.
Condition Issues
Severe lifting and peeling of the paper decoupage; surface staining on the ceramic; adhesive failure; presence of a permanent adhesive price sticker in the center.
Conservation Recommendations
Stabilization of lifting paper with archival adhesive; removal of the commercial sticker with a mild solvent; cleaning with a dry microfiber cloth only to avoid moisture damage to the paper.