19th Century French Black Transferware Fable Plate “Le Jardinier et son Seigneur” | 8.25”

A charming 19th century French black transferware fable plate illustrating Le Jardinier et son Seigneur (The Gardener and His Lord), taken from Jean de La Fontaine’s celebrated Fables. The scene tells the cautionary story of a gardener who seeks help from a powerful lord, only to find the “solution” causes even greater damage than the original problem, a timeless lesson that the cure can sometimes be worse than the disease. Measures 8.25 inches. Very good antique condition with light surface wear consistent with age and use. No cracks, repairs, or significant rim chips observed.