tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post5200525788095419721..comments2024-03-28T01:39:53.154-04:00Comments on The Peak of ChicĀ®: Strange FruitThe Peak of Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-19346668754323293252017-04-17T10:29:36.167-04:002017-04-17T10:29:36.167-04:00Jack, It sounds like you have an impressive collec...Jack, It sounds like you have an impressive collection of trompe l'oeil ceramics. Can you recommend any books on the subject? I'd like to learn more about antique trompe l'oeil pieces.The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-64793604857477220342017-04-15T21:44:15.499-04:002017-04-15T21:44:15.499-04:00I have collected trompe L'oeil ceramics for 25...I have collected trompe L'oeil ceramics for 25 years... ever since I received my first plate of Chestnuts ( Ester for Tiffany & Co.)as a Christmas gift. I have always preferred the vegetables, fruits, cheeses or baked goods on white scalloped plates, eschewing any with fish, crustaceans, fowl or meats. My personal opinion is that Italians and French have a style of decoration which displays a more painterly, fluid freshness of application which is not staid, overwrought, or slavish to detail which imparts a charm and je ne se quois. Over the years I have expanded my search and collections beyond Este of Italy, Christine Viennet, Bondil & Segries of Moustier, France to examples of Saugerremes, & Luneville, and Czech mfgs. <br />Fortunately, I have been lucky enough to own a pair of swans featured in C. Spitzmillers tablescape photo. There are two versions, I own one of each: the swan lidded tureen & the swan open back. Jack Montgomery Jack Montgomerynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-40202541126905955192013-01-11T19:07:21.497-05:002013-01-11T19:07:21.497-05:00Just saw this....my mom just broke that egg plate ...Just saw this....my mom just broke that egg plate after having it hanging in the kitchen for 30+ years...where did you find it? Inwouldmlove to get another one...she thinks she got it in Tiffany's. Thanks. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-57281811028420535502012-06-14T02:06:38.590-04:002012-06-14T02:06:38.590-04:00I bought two of Tiffany's green olives in a wh...I bought two of Tiffany's green olives in a white weave basket eons ago, and gave one away to a friend. I did always rather enjoy offering an "olive" to guests with their cocktail. But I was young. The ceramic has long since been packed away in storage. I should go and look for it and put it out on an end table.columnisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03764365428633038329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-31828894267729042172012-06-14T00:40:46.361-04:002012-06-14T00:40:46.361-04:00I love trompe l'oeil--ceramics, paintings, fur...I love trompe l'oeil--ceramics, paintings, furniture. The whimsy and humor make me happy. thanks. <br />Marymaryhttp://mjhdesignarts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-74188297517674099792012-06-13T21:23:01.612-04:002012-06-13T21:23:01.612-04:00A fabulous collection, Jennifer. I especially lov...A fabulous collection, Jennifer. I especially love the pea pods.<br />Best...VictoriaVictoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791296934306530073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-19414222528302590432012-06-13T18:03:25.411-04:002012-06-13T18:03:25.411-04:00dear peak of chic, your article is absolutely fant...dear peak of chic, your article is absolutely fantastic. being italian, i share your passion for Italian trompe l'oeil ceramics! thank you for sharing this on your blog!home makeover milanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01176082874707258197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-79237789922744283962012-06-13T09:51:26.506-04:002012-06-13T09:51:26.506-04:00Adore trompe l'oeil ceramics. That egg plate i...Adore trompe l'oeil ceramics. That egg plate is amazing + the swan! xxpeggybraswelldesign.compeggy braswellhttp://peggybraswelldesign.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-51317349257090234622012-06-13T09:39:32.849-04:002012-06-13T09:39:32.849-04:00I just bought the egg plate a few weeks ago. I ge...I just bought the egg plate a few weeks ago. I get that they are hard-boiled, but it seemed symbolic of my boys with the one egg breaking open. I love this collection (and have thought several times about the shell tureen.)Mrs. Blandingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16347927058318098383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-21062841837362222022012-06-13T09:17:32.094-04:002012-06-13T09:17:32.094-04:00I like them all, but that swan is truly exceptiona...I like them all, but that swan is truly exceptional!The Devoted Classicisthttp://tdclassicist.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-71790768975579365982012-06-13T08:34:55.085-04:002012-06-13T08:34:55.085-04:00Jennifer, adore!! The Garden seats, the asparagus ...Jennifer, adore!! The Garden seats, the asparagus case and the shell tureen are favorites!! Thank you so much for sharing!<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />Art by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.com