Plate
Dateca. 1903-07
Label TextJacques Sicard was famous for his metallic-luster decoration, which was labor-intensive, costly to produce and created in utmost secrecy. Known as Sicardo Ware, the objects were rare in their day, and priced as high as $1,000.
Weller Pottery produced his ware until 1907, when Sicard returned to France. This plate, decorated with a daisy motif, is prized for the clarity of its design, its strong iridescent color, and because it is hand-thrown, not molded.
Object number98.34
Credit LineDecorative Arts Purchase Fund and General Acquisition Fund
Dimensions10 7/16 x 1 x 1 in. (26.5 x 2.5 x 205 cm)
MediumEarthenware, metallic luster decoration
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