{"product_id":"french-art-nouveau-style-pewter-vase-signed-t-cortes-etains-d-art","title":"French Art Nouveau Style Pewter  Vase Signed T. Cortes Etains d’Art; Round Vintage French Wooden Bread Plate","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eAn elegant French pewter vase featuring flowing floral decoration in the Art Nouveau style, signed T. Cortes and marked Etains d’Art to the base. The form is tall and refined, with softly sculpted lines and a beautifully balanced silhouette that highlights the organic motif. It measures 19\" tall. \u003cstrong\u003e$110\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eA charming  French wooden bread plate featuring the hand-painted inscription “Donnez-nous notre pain quotidien”, meaning “Give us this day our daily bread.” Traditionally displayed in French kitchens or dining spaces, this type of decorative bread plate reflects both everyday domestic life and devotional sentiment. The circular form, warm wood tone, carved rim, and wheat motif give it a classic French country character. The reverse retains its original hanging cord with square-cut metal tacks, consistent with age. It measures \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e11¼\"D \u003cstrong\u003e$135\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eThe surface shows delicate relief work with stylized blooms and foliage, giving the piece a sculptural presence whether displayed on its own or with a single stem. The pewter has developed a soft, even patina consistent with age, enhancing its depth and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"855\"\u003eThis piece was acquired from an antique dealer who noted it had previously been part of a French Embassy setting in Switzerland, adding an additional layer of provenance and charm (unverified). It measures \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e19\" High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collector \u0026 Curator","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45957642649773,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/1787\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-04-28at2.33.08PM_1.jpg?v=1777406694","url":"https:\/\/www.collectorandcurator.com\/products\/french-art-nouveau-style-pewter-vase-signed-t-cortes-etains-d-art","provider":"Collector \u0026 Curator","version":"1.0","type":"link"}