Sourced in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, France
Exceptionally large and beautifully preserved, this mustard-glazed Provençal tian is one of those pieces that stops you in your tracks. With its rich golden glaze and generous scale, it feels just as sculptural today as it was practical centuries ago.
Hand-sourced in the south of France, this tian spent decades in Henri Auer's atelier in Nice, where it was used to candy fruit by hand—one sugary bath at a time. You'll see attached in the photos, a postcard given to us sharing a bit of their incredible history.
Originally, tians were everyday workhorses found in French kitchens throughout the 1700s to early 1900s, used for everything from preparing vegetables to collecting cream and rendering fat for confit. We love that these humble vessels have become timeless decorative pieces without losing any of their character.
Whether it's anchoring a kitchen island, sitting proudly on open shelving, or becoming the centerpiece of your dining table, this is the kind of piece that brings warmth, history, and effortless Provençal charm into a home.
Dimensions: 15"W x 15"D x 7"H
Please note that the main image is the tian for sale. Variations in color, condition, and age are expected in antique pieces. For questions, feel free to contact us.
Dear Collector, each piece is offered in its existing condition and may reflect the passage of time through signs of age, use, and prior handling, including but not limited to repairs, natural movement, cracks, scratches, small losses, and surface variation. These qualities are part of its character and history, not considered defects.
All items are final sale.
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