Why You’ll Love It
This remarkable miniature plate was handcrafted by IGMA Fellow Susan Van Tubbergen, who creates her celebrated ceramics under the studio name Van T Potter. Inspired by an original late 19th-century French Majolica design, this is an exquisite Trompe l'Oeil piece. Against a rich cobalt blue ground, dimensional apples emerge from the surface, still attached to their delicate branch and framed by carefully modeled green leaves. Each element is individually sculpted and brought to life through a glazing process requiring a minimum of four separate firings, creating the luminous depth and jewel-like finish for which Van Tubbergen's work is so highly regarded. The underside has a carefully finished foot ring and her hand-carved "SVT" maker's mark.
Perfect for a French country kitchen, formal dining room, pottery collection, or displayed in a hutch or wall rack.
Details
Materials: Clay pottery
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 1" Wide
Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition
Artist: Susan Van Tubbergen (Van T Potter)
Collection: Part of the Miss Seattle Collection
Please Note this listing includes: The Trompe l'Oeil Majolica plate only. Any additional figures, furniture, or styling accessories shown in photographs are for display inspiration only and are not included.
A Note About Value
Every miniature we offer has been carefully evaluated for its craftsmanship, rarity, condition, provenance, and collectibility. Many of the artisan pieces we sell are one-of-a-kind works that may never appear on the market again. While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.
Our pricing reflects the miniature's place within today's collector market and the years we've spent studying the artists, histories, and values that make these tiny works of art so special.
A Commitment to Research
Every miniature has a story, and uncovering it is one of our greatest passions. We carefully research each piece, but unsigned or illegible works can remain mysteries. If you can identify an artist or provide additional information, we'd be delighted to hear from you and will gladly update the listing to preserve their legacy.
