Head To Head In Malicorne Earthenware Signed Emile Tessier, 19th Century

Tête à tête – unique piece – from the personal collection of Emile Tessier, potter at Malicorne; floral decoration including a tray, a teapot, a milk jug, a sugar bowl and two cups, a work of high quality both in the precision of the decoration and the colors – 19th century period. Emile Tessier was a famous earthenware maker from Malicorne, in the Sarthe department in France. Malicorne-sur-Sarthe is a small town renowned for its earthenware production since the 18th century. Emile Tessier is known to have been a master potter and a talented earthenware maker in the region. Malicorne earthenware is a type of decorative ceramic that has been made in the region for centuries. Local artisans, including Emile Tessier, used traditional techniques to create finely crafted earthenware pieces, including plates, platters, vases, and other decorative objects. The work of Emile Tessier and other Malicorne earthenware makers is prized for its quality and artistic beauty. Today, Malicorne earthenware is still produced and is considered a renowned craft in France. Antique pieces made by makers such as Emile Tessier are sought after by collectors and art lovers.