Trellis and Autumn Leaves Ceramic Dinner Plates
Decorative art / Ceramic plates, earthenware pottery • Commercial or studio ceramic manufacturer, unknown specific artist or pottery workshop
Style & Movement
Arts and Crafts inspired / Country cottage decorative domestic ware
Medium & Technique
Hand-painted underglaze or hand-painted ceramic on glazed earthenware with scalloped edges
Creation Period
Late 20th century to early 21st century
Dimensions & Format
Standard dinner plate format, approximately 10 to 11 inches in diameter, circular with scalloped rim
Subject Description
Radial botanical motif featuring a stylized brown wooden trellis framework intersecting across a cream-colored ground, interspersed with autumnal leaves in shades of orange, yellow, and green, along with small blue and purple floral accents
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good. The plates show minor surface wear and some light edge chipping or paint loss along the scalloped rim, but overall structural integrity remains sound.
Estimated Market Value
$15 - $30 for the set of plates
Auction Estimate
$10 - $25
Provenance History
Acquired from a secondary market or thrift setting; standard domestic tableware provenance with no documented individual historical ownership.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of mass-produced or small-batch decorative domestic ceramics that draw heavily on historical Arts and Crafts or Art Nouveau botanical design traditions for everyday consumer markets.
Notable Features
Distinctive scalloped rim profile combined with the radial geometric trellis and autumnal leaf motif, creating a rustic yet structured aesthetic.
Condition Issues
Minor edge wear, slight paint rubbing along the raised scalloped borders, and potential minor glaze crazing consistent with regular use.
Conservation Recommendations
Hand washing recommended to preserve the hand-painted overglaze/underglaze details; store with felt plate dividers to prevent rim chipping.