Rose Wreath

Name: Rose Wreath
 
Type: None
 
Year: Contemporary, early 21st century (dated '11')
 
Set: No
 
Mark: None - Signed "Crespo"
 
History: This is a vividly hand-painted ceramic plate featuring a spiraling rose and blue foliate pattern, rendered in a radial composition with concentric central rings. The use of cobalt blue and red floral motifs suggests influence from traditional Talavera or Spanish Majolica styles. The back is signed “Crespo 11”, indicating the artist and year of creation (likely 2011). While Crespo is a common Spanish surname, without further provenance this plate is best identified as a studio pottery piece or artisan ware.
 
 
The reverse shows kiln stilt marks, consistent with traditional earthenware firing methods. Its decorative nature, geometric precision, and vibrant floral patterning make it ideal as a wall display item rather than for table use. These types of plates are often produced in limited artisan runs, either for tourist markets or regional artisan fairs.
 
 
The value reflects both its hand-painted uniqueness and decorative appeal, though it does not carry a major factory mark or collectible pottery house origin.
 
Flaws: None