George Dreyfus “Carpe de Fontainebleau” Majolica Fish Wall Pocket

Striking antique French majolica fish wall pocket / jardinière, marked G.D. Déposé and associated with the documented Carpe de Fontainebleau type produced in France around the turn of the 20th century.

This highly sculptural piece is modeled as a large fish with naturalistic scales, fins, head, and a richly glazed tail in deep red, black, brown, and cream tones. Two original holes along the upper body allow the piece to be hung on the wall, where it would have functioned as a decorative wall pocket or small jardinière.

The side is inscribed “Chantilly / G.D. Déposé”. Comparable G.D. Déposé fish forms are documented in French majolica collections and auction records from the late 19th to early 20th century. It measures 12½"L x 3½"H

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