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On these pages, we feature a small portion of our extensive inventory of vintage Quimper pottery. We stand behind our pieces and guarantee each to be as described. Your satisfaction is protected with a certificate of authenticity; returns are accepted when notified within three days of receipt. Buyer pays for return shipping. We accept payment in US dollars via PayPal or arrangements can be made for payment by US bank check or postal money order; debit and credit cards are processed via PayPal...our PayPal address is either oldquimper@yahoo.com or meadows@oldquimper.com.
For larger purchases, we are famous for our slow, painless lay-a-ways. That's where you decide how much you want to pay and when...no payment is too small and no time frame is too long! Quimper pottery is one-of-a-kind art...if the right piece comes along just when you need new tires, we understand...believe me, there's nothing worse than us having to answer "No, I'm sorry" when someone asks "Do you still have...?"
We ship via the French postal service (La Poste) and all items are carefully packaged by our in-house, maniacal Virgo...double-boxed with extra packing material, tracking number, insured, etc. Shipping from Quimper to a US address typically takes 6 to 8 days.
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For larger purchases, we are famous for our slow, painless lay-a-ways. That's where you decide how much you want to pay and when...no payment is too small and no time frame is too long! Quimper pottery is one-of-a-kind art...if the right piece comes along just when you need new tires, we understand...believe me, there's nothing worse than us having to answer "No, I'm sorry" when someone asks "Do you still have...?"
We ship via the French postal service (La Poste) and all items are carefully packaged by our in-house, maniacal Virgo...double-boxed with extra packing material, tracking number, insured, etc. Shipping from Quimper to a US address typically takes 6 to 8 days.
If you wish to have your item shipped to a location other than the US or if you have any questions, please remember that we're just an email away! Just contact us at oldquimper@yahoo.com. (Be sure to check your email settings, because...being an email from France...we sometimes end up in your SPAM folder !)
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HB Quimper Les Provinces Françaises Plate...Arcachon
Unusual and marvelously-stylized, this HB Quimper plate depicts a man from Arcachon. Measuring 9.3125 inches in diameter, the plate was made in the mid-1920s as part of the Les Provinces Françaises series. Arcachon is a seaside town in southwest France in the department of Gironde. The region was previously called Gascogne, but is now usually referred to as Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Arcachon is celebrated for its oysters, now farmed in a more sophisticated manner than how this man is gathering them. He wears a black béret, a blue and white striped shirt and has rolled up the legs of his red and white striped pants. His special foot gear and trusty shovel will make short work of clearing the beach of all those oysters at his feet.
The motif is documented in HB catalogs of the day, although, as is often the case with pieces from that series, the factory mark was not applied...only the name of the motif and the artist's "morse-code" signature.
During this era of production, the red x is possibly an indication of a particular commission. In later years, pieces that were "seconds" were sometimes marked but this was not the custom at the time when this plate was made. There are a couple of runs to the outer blue stripe of the border, but they occurred prior to the firing, are normal for that era and would thus not have been of concern. The back side has the typical pontil marks, a glaze rub to the edge at 6pm and one small chip at 5:30pm. None of which show from the front.
HB Quimper Les Provinces Françaises plate...Arcachon is $ 195 . US plus $ 30 . as a contribution towards insured shipping to a US address for a total of $ 225. US.
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A Quartet of Petit Bretons...Four Small Plates...5.25 Inch Diameter...AP (Arthur Porquier)
A quartet of petit bretons...hand-painted, so while at first glance they may appear to be identical quadruplets, each actually has its own characteristics...one holds a riding crop and the others have walking sticks, culotte colors include green, grey and blue, different color jackets, different thickness to border stripes, etc.
Each measures 5.25 inches in diameter; their exact use is lost in time...they date from circa 1900 and may have originally been intended to be used as a place to put one's keys and loose change...a function known as a vide-poche...literally "empty pocket".
The reddish clay of early Quimper production shows through on the unglazed foot rim and although they were not signed...not unusual in the period between 1894 and 1904...they have the unmistakable characteristics of the production of Arthur Porquier.
They are all in mint condition with normal glaze pops, skips and smudges that are typical for such early examples.
A quartet of petit bretons...four small plates...5.25 inch diameter...AP (Arthur Porquier ) is $ 140. US plus $ 30 . as a contribution towards insured shipping to a US address for a total of $ 170 . US.
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HenRiot Quimper Dragon-Handled Jardinière
Richly-colored and decorated all the way around...
...one side has a central-motif featuring a traditionally-dressed couple from the bigouden region of Brittany walking arm in arm...
...and on the other side, the ducal crest of Brittany....
...flanked by a pair of animated lions.
It dates from around 1925, is in fantastic condition...some glaze pops and some kiln dust in the interior...all consistent with the era of production. It measures 14.25 wide, 7.375 inches high and 5.5 inches deep. Decorative accents abound:
...scallop shells, swirls and curls, sprigs of pink heather (bruyère) and a branch of broom (ajonc)...
...combine with a couple of not-so-scary dragons to make for a most delightful Quimper faïence jardinière.
It is signed on the bottom HenRiot Quimper with "10" to indicate the artist.
Sorry..HenRiot Quimper dragon-handled jardinière is sold.
Matched Pair of HB ( Only ) Pitchers
Proof positive that good things can come in small packages...these pitchers may be less than 4 inches tall, but they pack a decorative impact that belies their small stature.
A matched pair that dates from circa 1890...the fact that they were able to stay together for so long is quite a testament to their enduring appeal !
The male pitcher is painted with a traditionally-dressed petit breton strolling amidst floral sprays, a blue-striped handle and a sprinkling of the four-blue dot motif...
...his mate features a petite bretonne holding a bouquet of blue flowers amidst matching floral sprays, blue-striped handle and four-blue-dot motif.
They are both signed on the bottom HB ( only ) with a "0 "embossed to identify their size.
The pitchers were hand-formed and measure as follows: the petit breton pitcher is 3.675 inches high, 3 inches wide at the handle and 2.25 inches wide at the body. The petite bretonne is 3.75 inches high, 3.125 inches wide at the handle and 2.25 inches wide at the body. Condition is fantastic considering their age and utilitarian nature; the petit breton has a small chip on the interior of the rim and both have glaze pops and skips to the glaze on the base.
Matched pair of HB ( only ) pitchers is $ 125. US plus $ 25. as a contribution towards insured shipping to a US address for a total of $ 150. US.
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HB Quimper Petit Breton Plate with Blue Garland Border
The border on this 9.125 inch diameter plate features a glorious blue garland positioned between blue stripes...
...a close-up view shows faint golden-yellow bands that were probably originally intended to be deeper, but the heat of the kiln was not supported by the antimony...the mineral compound used to create yellow. That was just one of the tricky aspects facing the makers of early Quimper pottery...each of the colors required different temperatures yet a piece of several colors was fired just that one time. But for this plate, the result was a success as the faintness of the yellow has the effect of further emphasizing the blue.
The petit breton provides a striking figure in his green jacket and contrasting red culottes.
The front of the plate.is signed HB Quimper beneath the central motif...
It is in mint condition...as it came out of the kiln circa 1910...with the traditional form and pernette marks of early Quimper.
HB Quimper petit breton plate with blue garland border is $ 110. US plus $ 30. as a contribution towards insured shipping to a US address for a total of $ 140. US.
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HB (only) Leaf-Form Ravier
Shaped like a leaf, this HB (only) ravier or serving dish...
...has a raised border decorated with colorful floral sprays, black stylised hermine tails and a conveniently-placed leaf that forms a handle.
The petite bretonne strikes an unusual pose in her traditional costume that attests to her being from the commune of Plougastel.
It measures 11 inches by 5.25 inches and was made circa 1900. Condition-wise...
...on close examination, it has had a restoration to the edge below the petite bretonne...
...that is noticeable on the back...above right from the HB (only) mark in the photo above...but with its interesting shape and lovely central motif, appearance from the front is good with just some minor crazing and bits of kiln dust that are not distracting.
Hb (only) leaf-form ravier is $ 85. US plus $ 25. as a contribution towards insured shipping to a US address for a total of $ 110. US.
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HR Quimper Bombarde Player Plate with Floral Spray Border
A beautifully-painted piece...decorated in the center with a petit breton playing the bombarde. It measures 9.5 inches in diameter and the condition is just like when it was first made. There is a potter's tear to far left of the central motif and a couple of inconsequential bits of kiln dust.
The glaze colors are particularly rich and vibrant. He plays while standing between two exuberant floral sprays...the same floral motif that completely fills the border with a riot of color.
Looking at the back side reveals the reddish clay used during that time period...1910-1920...
...and it is signed HR Quimper on the front under the musician.
HR Quimper bombarde player plate with floral spray border is $ 145. US plus $ 30. as a contribution towards insured shipping to a US address for a total of $ 175. US.
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Henriot Quimper Petit Breton Menu
Accented with a deep-blue stripe that carefully follows its ornately scalloped form, this Henriot Quimper menu stands 5 inches high, 3.5 inches wide and 2 inches deep.
A close-up view of the petit breton shows an unusual pose... he is in the midst of making a toast...no doubt to the success of the meal announced on the menu !
The crest of Brittany with five stylized ermine tails accents the top of the piece.
The edges and the easel back are sponge-painted in light blue...
...and it is signed by the artist in a deeper blue.
It is ready to adorn your table; in mint condition with some original rough areas on the very edges where the glaze didn't adhere...not untypical of pieces from this era...circa 1925.
Henriot Quimper petit breton menu is $ 165 . US plus $ 20. as a contribution towards insured shipping to a US address for a total of $ 185. US.
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HR (only) Festonnée Platter with Petite Bretonne from Quimper
A wonderful early Quimper platter with a blue stripe that accents its scalloped form...
...a floral garland accented with blue dots frames...
...a sideways-view of a pensive petite bretonne with her hand in her yellow apron as she stands between exuberant floral sprays.
It measures 12 inches wide by 9.25 inches high and is in excellent condition...just one ever so teeny bit of glaze loss at 9:30 pm. It obviously has always been considered to be a special piece because to date from circa 1895 and be in this condition is not always the case.
Pontil marks and glaze skips on the reverse provide a peek of the reddish clay that was reserved at that time for higher-end production.
It has a large impressed "2" on the back...indicating its size...and the first mark used at Henriot...a conjoined H and R.
Sorry..HR (only) festonnée platter with petite bretonne from Quimper is sold.
Fanciful French Faïence Artichoke Plate
This unusual 9.25 inch diameter plate was designed for a very specific purpose...to elegantly serve the awkward artichoke. Hybrid over time from the flowering thistle, France's love affair with edible artichokes began in earnest with the arrival of Catherine de Medici in 1547...
...and obviously endured as this plate with its Japanese-inspired naturalistic design dates from the last half of the 1800s. It's difficult to show you in a photograph, but the motif is embossed...a raised artichoke bud is on the left in the above photo...
...it emerges from raised fronds that function to separate artichoke from sauce.
It might be easier to visualize the raised areas of the design with this view of the back of the plate.
The reds are raised as on early Quimper faïence, but it is not Quimper...exactly what it is, is a bit of a mystery. It has certain hallmarks of the faïence of eastern France, including Saint-Clément where Gallé father and son created extraordinary examples of art pottery and tablewares. The back of the plate has the pernette marks and the signature shown below.
The Tardy reference books show a 19th century Saint-Clement with a G, but it is not quite the same and the plate form is not documented. Since there are a number of "St. C..."s listed as having produced faïence during that time period...for now it will remain a mystery. But what a beautiful and intriguing mystery ! With just some typical glaze pops of the period, it is in excellent condition.
Fanciful French Faïence Artichoke Plate is $ 85. US plus $ 30. as a contribution towards insured shipping to a US address for a total of $ 115. US.
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From a plate specifically intended for serving artichokes, we turn to the serving of asparagus...
HB ( Only ) Asparagus Plate
Of Eurasian origins, asparagus was a favorite in early Egypt and later Roman Empire dinner tables. Early on, wild asparagus was prized for its medicinal benefits as a diuretic and the vegetable has been intentionally cultivated in France since the 15th century.
Fast-forward to 1880 and the HB pottery in Quimper provides a solution for serving asparagus with an accompanying sauce...a plate with a trompe-l'oeil asparagus that lies across the lower center portion...
...creating a well for the sauce be it a relatively simple dijon-lemon or a more complex hollandaise.
A look at the reverse side of the plate more clearly shows its embossed nature...
A unique scalloped shape that measures 9.375 inches vertically by 9.125 inches horizontally with a diagonal measurement of 9.375 inches, the plate is in mint condition and the petite bretonne with her market basket...
...was probably always on display rather than covered with stalks of asparagus.
There are some skips to the glaze along the bottom edge and pontil marks on the back...
...but they are not distracting when the plate is displayed and are normal for this early era of production.
It is signed on the back...
"HB" with the number 3 to identify the artist.
Sorry...HB ( only ) asparagus plate is sold.
Pierre Toulhoat...Large Early Keraluc Pitcher...Fern Motif
A spectacular pitcher...11.75 inches high...
...and 7.25 inches wide handle to spout.
In pristine condition with clear, bright colors that sing from every angle...
The brush strokes are clearly evident and the free-form incised lines accenting the stylised ferns allow one to readily feel the creativity of the artist. The Keraluc pottery is often described as having been a nursery/hothouse for ceramic artists. Pierre Toulhoat was one of the first artists to be intrigued by such an innovative proposition, having come to Keraluc through another early participant, Yves Dehais, with whom Toulhoat had previously worked at Yves Le Bihan's famed stained glass studio.
This Toulhoat form and motif is documented in Keraluc archives; an early example, it dates from the late 1940s-1950s...
...the bottom of the pitcher is impressed with the early Keraluc mark...a bit flooded with glaze, but still legible..."Made in France Keraluc près Quimper
Sorry...Pierre Toulhoat...large early Keraluc pitcher...fern motif is sold.
Victor Lucas-Designed Early Keraluc Bonbonnière
Regular readers know that for the most part, our preference is for Quimper pieces that were made using older, traditional technologies and equipment. This generally rules out more modern pieces...usually defined as those created after the end of Wold War II. But when a piece warrants it, exceptions are made; And this bonbonnière is one of those pieces.
The lid's motif of a colorful rooster sitting on a fence is particularly cheerful...and hopefully, he won't crow each time you lift the lid to take out a treat. Originally for sweets, it could be used to hold all sorts of things. Measuring 5.375 inches in diameter and 2.5 inches high, it even looks good empty !
In 2019, the manoir de Kerazan included this motif as part of a special exhibit...Les animaux du ciel et de la terre ( The animals of land and sky ).
The piece was designed by Victor Lucas and is one of the earliest designs he imagined for his Keraluc pottery. Lucas, 1897-1958, is one of the five artists featured in this year's spectacular exhibition at the Musée de la Faïence.
The rooster stands on one leg amidst floral-topped branches and...paying homage to his days at both Henriot and HB...Lucas accented both the lid and the base with blue and golden-yellow stripes, adding a thin manganese band for additional panache. It's in mint condition...ready to add a delightful touch of cheerfulness !
Dating from the end of the 1940s, it is signed on the bottom of the base with the embossed, early mark of the Keraluc pottery...Made in France Keraluc près Quimper along with the number 3.
Victor Lucas-design early Keraluc bonbonnière is $ 65. US plus $ 20. as a contribution towards insured shipping to a US address for a total of $ 85. US.
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Pair of Arabesque Border HB Quimper Plates
Lightly-scalloped HB Quimper plates, a generous 9.5 inches in diameter...
...both with borders painted with blue-on-blue arabesque swirls and curls. The potteries called this border motif rinceaux...some collectors refer to it as décor riche, but that is a misnomer. Décor-riche actually refers to a specific studio of artists that were working within the pottery...these were the most skilled artists...those presented with the more challenging motifs and forms. So to be more precise, these plates were made circa 1925 at HB's décor-riche studio.
The Paul Fouillen-designed central motifs on this pair of plates are wonderful...the petit breton is on his way to market...pipe, walking stick and snazzy market basket in hand.
His petite bretonne is also on her way to market...her basket is not as ornate, but that probably is because she knows it's going to rain as evidenced by the umbrella she has tucked under her arm.
They are both in excellent condition...a few pops here and there and the petit breton has one small nibble on the back edge at 10pm.
They are signed on the back...
...each with HB Quimper and the "morse-code" signature representing the artist.
Sorry...Pair of arabesque border HB Quimper plates is sold.
Pair of HB Quimper 303 Form Dessert Plates
Perfect for accenting a smaller area or...even better...used to serve a well-deserved piece of cake...this pair of HB Quimper plates have the distinctive octagonal form that HB named 303.
The central motif on the petit breton plate...
...features the classic Quimper peasant holding a riding crop and dressed in red culottes, blue jacket, yellow gaiters and black hat with ribbons flying in the breeze.
His petite bretonne mate...
...is equally classic wearing a red skirt, yellow apron, blue blouse and traditional Quimper coiffe with ribbons flying in the breeze as she stands holding a bouquet of red flowers.
They measure 7.5 inches by 6.75 inches and are in ready to enjoy condition with the typical bloops of 1920s production.
Both feature borders of alternating reserves of floral sprays, croisillé-filled crescents and flowers formed by five blue dots around a central, contrasting dot.
The angles of the 303 form added a modern touch and was a world-wide success for HB...with many pieces destined for export like these two were...evidenced by the addition of "France" in the factory marking.
Archival documents in the Musée de la Faïence identify some of the morse-code-like factory markings HB used at that time...the painter of the petit breton plate was Madame Kerourc'h, but the artist who painted the petite bretonne plate remains a mystery.
Pair of HB Quimper 303 form dessert plates is $75. US plus $25. as a contribution towards insured shipping to a US address for a total of $100. US.
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HB Quimper Plate...Petite Bretonne Sitting on a Rock with Colorful Border
The central motif on this 9.125 inch diameter plate is a petite bretonne from the area of Quimper taking time to enjoy the scenery as she sits on a rock holding a bouquet of flowers.
...the bright colors of her costume...a golden-yellow blouse, red striped skirt with blue striped apron...
...seem even more lively surrounded by an usual border of green and red petals that seem to form x's that are accented with deep blue dots dancing about.
It is in mint...as it came out of the kiln...condition; with some glaze pops and pernette marks on the back and some skips and paint smudges on the front...where it is signed...
HB Quimper plate...petite bretonne sitting on a rock with color- is $ 110. US plus $ 30. as a contribution towards insured shipping to a US address for a total of $ 140. US.
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Mid-19th Century Faïence Bénitier
A mid-19th century faïence bénitier...
Bénitiers hold holy water; in churches and chapels, they are generally large basins at the entrance...but for individual households, a personal bénitier...or holy water font...was used. The priest would either bless water brought by the parishioners or the parishioners would simply dip into the existing basin. Once home, these small bénitiers were often attached to the enclosed bed...known as a lit clos.
This humorous vintage postcard shows a Breton lit clos...note the bénitier in the close-up of the photo.
The bénitier measures 6 inches high, 2.5 inches wide and 2.5 inches deep. It is in fantastic condition. The red border has some small bits of glaze loss and there is one small bit of glaze loss to the white edging at 2 pm. The receptacle has a minute flea bite to the edge...remarkable condition for something that was used daily by the entire family.
Unsigned, the form is attributed to Quimper, but we are unable to identify which specific pottery.
The simplicity of the figure combines perfectly with the signature Quimper glaze colors and à la touche brush strokes.
Mid-19th century faïence bénitier is $ 125. US plus $20. as a contribution towards insured shipping to a US address for a total of $ 145. US.
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Signed AP...Arthur Porquier...Oil and Vinegar Service
Signed AP for Arthur Porquier, this oil and vinegar cruet set has a story to tell. Pieces signed AP are as scarce as hens' teeth and we were happy to have this cruet set to use in our book on Quimper pottery to illustrate the history of the Porquier factory.
We bought the set many, many years ago here...
...in the shadow of Quimper's Cathedral at the store called L' Art de Cornouaille...a must stop for every visitor to Quimper ! It is now run by Mikael Breton who is following in the footsteps of his father, Pierre. In earlier days, Quimper pottery was only sold at an outdoor market in the square in front of the Cathedral. Mikael's grandfather, Alphonse, was the first to sell it from a store.
L' Art de Cornouaille is amazing...housed in one of Quimper's half-timbered buildings...the historian Henri Belbeoc'h notes that the building dates from the 13th Century. At one time in its past, it was an inn for travelers. Today's visitors marvel at the front plastered with Quimper plates. Not to mention all the pottery inside !
L' Art de Cornouaille is amazing...housed in one of Quimper's half-timbered buildings...the historian Henri Belbeoc'h notes that the building dates from the 13th Century. At one time in its past, it was an inn for travelers. Today's visitors marvel at the front plastered with Quimper plates. Not to mention all the pottery inside !
Pierre Breton was a character...and could come across as a little gruff and a bit frightening to timid Americans. Entering the store, the merchandise was plentiful, but new. To be invited to peruse in his not-open-to-the-public, by-invitation-only basement filled with antique Quimper pieces was an honor that was coveted, but rarely bestowed.
Somehow, decades ago, we were invited by Pierre and this cruet set was among the pieces we bought. The French have a different sensibility about condition...I guess it comes from being surrounded by so much antiquity. Add to that, the fact that the basement was very dark and we were very excited. The cruet set consists of two bottles and a holder...the lids that it came with are not the original lids...those would have been in faïence. Pierre's basement was such a mumble jumble and I'm not good with the prospect of spiders that it was only when we were back in California that we realized that there were some condition issues as well.
But it's an unusual, early example and makes a wonderful "cabinet piece"...that is, for display only rather than for serving a salad !
And it has stayed on display in our cabinet for all this time, but a recent "rearrangement" has prompted us to offer it to a new home rather than squirrel it away in a box.
But it's an unusual, early example and makes a wonderful "cabinet piece"...that is, for display only rather than for serving a salad !
And it has stayed on display in our cabinet for all this time, but a recent "rearrangement" has prompted us to offer it to a new home rather than squirrel it away in a box.
Charming Breton peasants in traditional costumes decorate both sides.
Displaying the set with this side out shows it in the best condition...there's a glaze pop in the petit breton's hat and that's original to when it was made and definitely in keeping with its era of production...1894-1904.
Displaying the bottles with the other side out reveals the heavy craquelure to the glaze of the petit breton...it's not a crack...it's just to the glaze...
Another thing that went unnoticed is the repair to the handle of the stand...
The photos accentuate the condition, but there is no denying that there are issues.
Still, it's beautifully decorated with floral sprays...
...and a now-classic four-dot motif...
Both bottles are marked with the town where they were first sold...Tréguier...a small city of character in the Côtes-d'Armor département of Brittany.
Painted by the same artist, all three of the faïence pieces are signed with the entwined A and P for Arthur Porquier.
The set in the stand measures 8 inches wide, 7.5 inches high and 3.875 inches deep.
To be clear on the condition, heavy crackle on one of the cruets means it really only works from one side and even then the set is missing its original lids, there is a small chip to the rim of one cruet, some foot rim wear to one cruet, the handle of the stand was broken and glued back on and as well there are the usual skips and pops.
But here in its "match.com" photo, you can see that there's a lot of love left in the set...
Signed AP...Arthur Porquier oil and vinegar service is $135. US plus $ 40. as a contribution towards insured shipping to a US address for a total of $ 175. US.
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Unsigned "Mystery" Faïence Plate...Fanciful Bird with Flower Basket
Another mystery piece, but the mystery surrounding this example of antique French faïence is not its decorative appeal...instantly apparent through its subtle hints of japanesque influence...what we can't determine for sure is the plate's precise origin.
The central motif...
...a single bird balancing on a flowering branch of chicory that is coming out of a basket set along the shore is generally attributed to La Rochelle...in the Charente-Maritime department...south of Quimper along the Atlantic coast between Nantes and Bordeaux.
But as Marjatta Taburet points out in her book La Faïence de Nevers, in the 18th century, some of the La Rochelle pottery factory founders and many a pottery worker came to La Rochelle from Nevers...bringing Nevers techniques with them. The same is true of Quimper pottery, notably with the arrival of Pierre Bellevaux in 1731. In fact, we know that the HB pottery also produced plates with this motif as evidenced by company catalogs from the 1920s. But those were the first published catalogs, so a complete listing of the motifs produced prior to that is not available.
The plate is unsigned, but its gently scalloped, foot rim-less form, pernette marks and glaze quality indicate that the plate dates from the latter part of the 19th century.
Hampering the search for the answer to the precise origin of our mystery plate is the revival movement that took hold in the last half of the 19th century...when the styles and motifs of previous eras became popular once more. It was a time when potteries throughout France resurrected older designs and this motif was no exception. Certain clues allow us to eliminate some of the possibilities...for example, the quality of the glaze is not consistent with a Malicorne attribution.
So the mystery endures as well as the intrigue of this antique French faïence plate that measures 9.375 inches in diameter and is in superb condition considering its age with some chips to the edges and some typical glaze skips and pops consistent with its era of production.
So the mystery endures as well as the intrigue of this antique French faïence plate that measures 9.375 inches in diameter and is in superb condition considering its age with some chips to the edges and some typical glaze skips and pops consistent with its era of production.
Unsigned mystery faïence plate...fanciful bird with flower basket is $ 125. US plus $ 30. as a contribution towards insured shipping to a US address for a total of $ 155. US.
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19th Century Rococo Cornucopia Bud Vase
Just 4.675 inches high, 3.25 inches wide and 2.5 inches deep, this cornucopia-form vase has a petit breton on one side...
...and a petite bretonne on the other.
It is unmarked...
...but 100% absolutely and positively Quimper, although the precise factory origin is difficult to attribute with certainty. That's because in the 1890s, painters often switched from factory to factory...Porquier to Henriot...Henriot to Porquier...bringing their poncifs and painting style idiosyncrasies with them. The Porquier pottery lists a porte-violette in their catalog, but the form isn't illustrated and Henriot didn't have a catalog back then.
But the type of clay, the colors of the glazes and the decorative motifs are not to be denied and it's a perfect example of early Quimper faïence...whether it be for holding violets, some other flower or on its own !
A charming piece in great condition considering its age...some roughness to the edges but that's normal for a piece of this era.
19th century rococo cornucopia bud vase is $125. US plus $25. as a contribution towards insured shipping to a US address for a total of $150. US.
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HB (only) Deeply-Scalloped Plate with Dancers
With its deeply-scalloped form, the curves accented with a conforming golden-yellow stripe and cobalt-blue chain motif...
...and a central motif of a traditionally-dressed Breton couple dancing hand-in-hand in a grassy field, this is a great example of HB production circa 1900.
It measures 7 inches in diameter and is in mint condition...there is some roughness to the edges where the glaze did not adhere, but this is original to when it was made.
The foot rim shows the pink-tinged clay used by HB during that time period for their best pieces.
It is marked HB (only).
Sorry...HB (only) deeply-scalloped plate with dancers is sold.
Early Paul Fouillen Faïence Plate...Breton Serving Chouchen
As mentioned in this month's The Town, The People and The Pottery article, after Paul Fouillen left the HB factory in the latter part of the 1920s, he did not produce pottery. That would wait until the 1930s when he made arrangements to use the kiln at the Henriot factory to fire his first pieces. This is one of those pieces.
Encouraged by the success of his designs interpreted on other supports, he could now put his distinctive Bretons on faïence. On this plate, the Breton is carrying a tray with a bottle and small cups...probably for one of the regional specialties...chouchen, a liqueur made from sarrasin honey.
The central scene is bordered with a bold graphic design; the plate measures 9.675 inches in diameter and is in mint condition...just as it came out of Henriot's kiln in the early 1930s.
It is signed PFouillen within the central motif and Henriot Quimper on the back.
Early Paul Fouillen faïence plate...Breton serving chouchen is $ 145. US plus $ 35 . as a contribution towards insured shipping to a US address for a total of $ 180. US.
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HB Quimper Circa 1900 Ruffled-Edge Petit Breton Plate
Crimping the edges like you would when making a pie crust gives a snazzy ruffle to the border of this early HB Quimper plate.
It measures 7.75 inches in diameter and the foot rim is pierced for hanging...denoting that it was always intended as a decorative piece of pottery...
Circa 1900, there is a restoration on the back of two of the "ruffles"...at around eight o'clock and nine o'clock...these do not show from the front. The front has some glaze pops consistent with its era of production and the blue sponging at seven o'clock looks to have been touched up...overall appearance is good...none of this takes away from its appearance !
The petit breton holds his pipe in a classic stance under a bird-filled sky.
HB Quimper circa 1900 ruffled-edge petit breton plate is $ 65. US plus $20. as a contribution towards insured shipping to a US address for a total of $ 85. US.
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HR Quimper Cafetière...Coffee Pot
Difficult to decide which side to show first...
...elaborate handle to the left, to the right, with the petit breton or the petite bretonne ? So we've started with an image of both sides !
A harmonious combination of blue stripes, golden-yellow bands, floral sprays and four blue dots highlight the attractive form...
The blue glaze has that slight flow quality...a hallmark of HR production circa 1910.
A generous 7.25 inches high, 9.125 inches wide handle to spout and a 4.875 inch diameter at the base that tapers to 3.675 inches in diameter, the body is gently scalloped as is the matching lid. Condition-wise: while it looks perfect...on close examination, it has had some restorations, so best to not use it for serving coffee. Restorations are on the edge of the spout and on the very bottom underneath the petite bretonne. The stripe of the lid has some blued-in spots, but the knob...so often suspected of being repaired...especially for a piece of this era...is, miraculously, intact ! The interior of the lid has a chip, but this is not visible when the lid is on.
It is marked on the bottom HR Quimper.
A colorful couple !
Sorry... HR Quimper cafétière...coffee pot is sold.
Framed Needlework Depicting Two Traditional Quimper Faïence Plates
This is not a kit that needs to be finished...someone has already done all the work so they are complete and ready to hang !
The motif has been carefully stitched and then given a perfect finishing touch with a bright blue frame !
Embroidered on a white ground, the scene faithfully represents two Quimper faïence plates...
...one decorated with a petite bretonne holding a distaff...
...the other features a petit breton with his walking stick.
An embroidered floral garland complete with the four-blue-dot motif further demonstrates an hommage to the colorful traditions of Quimper faïence.
The image area measures 7.5 inches high by 13.75 inches wide; the piece itself is 11.875 inches high by 15.75 inches wide and the framed piece measures 12.75 inches high by 16.675 inches wide. It is in perfect condition.
Framed needlework depicting two traditional Quimper faïence plates is $ 50. US plus $ 30. as a contribution towards insured shipping to a US address for a total of $ 80. US.
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Circa 1890 Quimper Festonnée-form Petit Breton Plate
A delightful scallop-edged or festonnée-form plate decorated with all the wonderful colors of early Quimper pottery !
8.25 inches in diameter, the central motif features a handsome petit breton taking a stroll in the countryside.
8.25 inches in diameter, the central motif features a handsome petit breton taking a stroll in the countryside.
It is not signed, but documentation and examination of the method of production, form, décor and glaze colors permit an attribution to it being an Arthur Porquier or AP example...that is a piece from the Porquier pottery circa 1890 that does not feature a motif that was part of the agreement between the Porquier family and Alfred Beau.
The reddish clay that shows through and the three pernette marks to the back along with the blue tinge of the background glaze are further indications of Porquier production. Condition-wise, there are some glaze skips and pops that are customary with pieces of this era and large pontil marks and dust from the kiln on the reverse also in keeping with its era of production. There is some roughness to the edge at 10 o'clock and there is a small chip at 2 o'clock and another at 4 o'clock.
Circa 1890 Quimper festonnée-form petit breton plate is $ 75. US plus $30. as a contribution towards insured shipping to a US address for a total of $ 105. US.
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Quimper Quadrillage Motif Plate...Last Half of the 19th Century
Dating from the last half of the 19th Century, this plate is a good example of the early days of Quimper faïence production and serves as a good illustration of the whims of a non-thermostatically-controlled kiln. Such a good example, it was featured in our book on Quimper pottery...on page 152.
Decorated with a classic early Quimper motif featuring a central daisy or marguerite and intersecting lines forming a quadrillage design, it was originally intended to have stronger reds and yellows, but the kilns were wood-fired back then and in this instance, the temperature was not maintained at the proper level for those colors to adhere to the surface. Only light traces where they were applied remain.
Decorated with a classic early Quimper motif featuring a central daisy or marguerite and intersecting lines forming a quadrillage design, it was originally intended to have stronger reds and yellows, but the kilns were wood-fired back then and in this instance, the temperature was not maintained at the proper level for those colors to adhere to the surface. Only light traces where they were applied remain.
Quimper faïence doesn't fade with time...it's all about the whims of the kiln when a piece was originally made !
Unsigned, guaranteed to be antique Quimper, it measures 9 inches in diameter. The back has the typical three marks from the use of pontils and some missing glaze on the top of the back edge that does not show from the front. Note the small hole at around seven o'clock of the center portion.
It blends in on the front to not be noticeable, but that's a hole that was used to hang it on the wall...they didn't have commercial plate hangers in those days ! There is an old restoration on the edge at nine o'clock, but considering its age, the plate is in really remarkable condition !
Quimper quadrillage motif plate...last half of the 19th Century is $ 125. US plus $ 30. as a contribution towards insured shipping to a US address for a total of $ 155. US.
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Quimper Faïence Secouettes à Tabac
Small and uniquely different, Quimper secouettes are fun to collect, They were used by both men and women and were traditionally given as a token of affection or remembrance and often were used to commemorate an engagement to marry. Because of this, they remained cherished objects of daily life in Brittany. What's the difference between a tabatière and a secouette à tabac? A tabatiere is generally a box with a cover that lifts to allow access to pinch a bit of the processed tobacco. The secouette is a closed receptacle. It was carried with you throughout the day and reminded you of the loved one who gave it to you each and every time you used it. The content comes out of the opening by shaking the receptacle into the palm of your hand so that the snuff comes out between the thumb and the index finger. The term secouette comes from the French word for " to shake"...secouer.
They come in an array of shapes and sizes including the two shown below:
Heart-shaped Secouette...Petit Breton and Fleur de Lys
The quintessential shape for a love token...a heart-shaped secouette !
A debonair petit breton adorns one side...looking like a real rascal in his colorful red culottes.
Turn it over...
...and there's a large fleur de lys in the colors that represent desire and enthusiasm...
Unsigned, the form was first used by the Porquier pottery, but we have seen examples of heart secouettes signed by the HB factory, so while he certainly looks to be a Porquier petit breton...exactly which Quimper pottery cannot be said positively. Late 19th century-very early 20th century, condition is excellent...
No chips, cracks or dings.. rubbing to the glaze around the opening and as you can see in the photos, there are some glaze pops here and there and one area of thin glaze to the left of the petit breton. All normal for this era of production. It measures a generous 2.875 inches high, 2.375 inches wide and 1.375 inches deep.
Heart-shaped secouette...petit breton and fleur de lys is $150.US plus $25. as a contribution towards insured shipping to a US address for a total of $175.US.
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HR Quimper Bottle-form Secouette...Petit Breton
With yellow gaiters accenting his sturdy legs, this petit breton hopes to serve as a remembrance of his human counterpart each time the bottle was shaken !
On the other side, a romantic bouquet of flowers enhances the message of affection.
It measures 3.5 inches high, 1.675 inches wide and .875 of an inch deep. As so often happens with pieces that were used several times a day...day in and day out...the glaze on the top and on the very bottom has been worn...
...there are the typical bloops and pops of this era of production and there is an area on the side where the glaze never adhered in the first place...
Marked underneath the petit breton "HR Quimper", it was made circa 1910. That's a lot of love and affection !
HR Quimper bottle-form secouette...petit breton is $145.US plus $25. as a contribution towards insured shipping to a US address for a total of $170.US.
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Malicorne Puzzle Jug...Émile Tessier
In the nineteenth century, a Malicorne puzzle jug...known in France as pichet à secret, pot à surprise or pichet trompeur became virtually synonymous with pottery from that area of the Sarthe.
Originating as a tavern game, then appearing at royal banquets, the earliest example of a puzzle jug dates from the 14th century. The challenge is to drink or pour from a perforated vessel...a feat that appears to be impossible. The secret lies in knowing where and how to hold it.
Émile Tessier (1887-1971) worked at Léon Pouplard's Plat d'Etain factory in Malicorne before opening his own pottery in 1926. His was a life of passion and creativity when dealing with ceramics and in his later years, he founded the well-respected Malicorne pottery museum. Technically proficient and artistically talented, Tessier's glaze is famously smooth and lustrous and his modeling is superb.
Over the years, puzzle jugs were given as a love token and also became a popular gift for birthdays and bachelor parties. It's easy to see how connoisseurs of wine and other bon vivants can appreciate the beautiful modeling...
...of grapes and grapevines on this sophisticated example.
Vibrant colors and attention to detail give this piece additional appeal.
It will hold a healthy amount...measuring 8.5 inches high and 6.25 inches wide, including the handle...provided, of course, that the server can solve the puzzle.
Here's a visual hint.
As you can see from the photographs, it is in mint condition...one glaze pop and a couple of bits of kiln dust...all original to when it was made. It can be difficult to date Tessier production; the pottery was operational from 1926 to 1971 without definitive lines of demarcation as with dating Quimper. For this piece, the lustrous quality of the glaze most likely puts it in the later portion of production...definitely post World War II, so perhaps circa 1960 is a prudent call.
The Emile Tessier mark on the bottom.
Malicorne puzzle jug...Émile Tessier is $85.US plus $30. as a contribution towards insured shipping to a US address for a total of $115.US.
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Keraluc...Jos Le Corre Pichet...Motif: Oiseaux Branché avec Fleurs
Jos Le Corre (born Joseph 1925-1979) studied at the École des Beaux-Arts...School of Fine Arts...in both Quimper and Paris. He was a painter, poster designer, ceramist and eventually art professor at his Quimper alma mater. After the end of World War II, when the Quimper potteries were restarting regular production, Le Corre made a few pieces of faïence at the HB pottery, but management deemed them to be too time intensive and the relationship did not flourish.
Enter Victor Lucas (1897-1958) and his innovative Keraluc pottery. The freedom of expression and artistic nurturing immediately appealed to Le Corre and he was one of the first to work at Keraluc...he was there at the beginning in 1946 and would soon after have his own, private studio within the pottery. His pieces are characterized by their spontaneity...created freehand, they exhibit light, but sure, artistic strokes.
Le Corre continued to use his studio within Keraluc to create his unique pieces until Lucas' death in 1958. This pichet...pitcher...is an example of his flirtation with the ancient process of engobe decoration.
It measures 6.875 inches, 5.5 inches wide including the handle and 4 inches wide not counting the handle...a generous size 4 as noted on the bottom:
The early Keraluc mark can be seen on the bottom, reading:
"Made in France Keraluc près Quimper".
"Made in France Keraluc près Quimper".
Detail views capture Le Corre's ease with the brush...
The pitcher is in mint condition...
Keraluc...Jos Le Corre pichet...motif: oiseaux branché avec fleurs is $165. US plus $30. as a contribution towards insured shipping to a US address for a total of $195.US.
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Early 19th Century Cul Noir Calotte
Dating from 1840 or thereabouts, this calotte or shallow bowl has an à la touche geometric motif in tin-glazed faïence on the front side, while the reverse is covered in a manganese glaze. The original development of this process is attributed to Paul Caussy of Rouen. We can't decide for sure just where this piece originated...it was attributed to Quimper, however the glaze has a pink tinge and the clay is quite red...very reminiscent of Malicorne production. Decorated examples of cul noir, meaning black bottom, are too few and far between for us to be able to say for sure just where it originated. But we can say for sure that it is a great piece of vintage Country French faïence!
It measures 9.5 inches in diameter and is 1.675 inches high.
It is unsigned; there is an incised x on the reverse...this was often used to indicate that once the form as fired, it was to go to the studio to be painted...and beautifully painted it was!
Condition is fantastic considering age and the fact that these wares were designed for everyday use...no restorations or hairlines; just the customary crazing and some chips along the edges as you can see in the photograph.
It measures 9.5 inches in diameter and is 1.675 inches high.
It is unsigned; there is an incised x on the reverse...this was often used to indicate that once the form as fired, it was to go to the studio to be painted...and beautifully painted it was!
Condition is fantastic considering age and the fact that these wares were designed for everyday use...no restorations or hairlines; just the customary crazing and some chips along the edges as you can see in the photograph.
Early 19th Century cul noir calotte is $95.US plus $30. as a contribution towards insured shipping to a US address for a total of $125.US.
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And finally...last, but not least...
Our Book...Quimper Pottery...a Guide to Origins, Styles and Values
Our Book...Quimper Pottery...a Guide to Origins, Styles and Values
Our book. It represents over ten years of mind-numbing research. It made my father proud and my sister jealous. This, of course, is a good thing! It was written because I'm ornery...can't be helped, it's a Celtic trait...and what was being said about Quimper pottery just did not jive with our first-hand knowledge of ceramics in general and Quimper pottery in particular. In our book, we reveal the history behind the distinctive Quimper designs and individually profile seven different Quimper pottery factories. Special focus is given to the painters and potters that created this delightful French art pottery and a virtual photo album traces its chronological development from 100 A.D. to today.
Hardbound, 224 pages, and with over 500 color photographs, it is both entertaining and informative, and was designed to truly function as a guide to Quimper pottery's origins, styles, and values. It will greatly enhance your enjoyment and understanding of Quimper pottery.
We are very proud of our book, but then that's to be expected. Here's a sampling of what others have had to say:
"Votre livre plaît beaucoup"
museum curator, Quimper, France
"Marvelous...
congratulations...your book has a great success in France"
antiquaire, Paris, France
"...I find the information very well presented and did not find any errors in the facts or otherwise"
Quimper faïencerie owner, Stonington, Connecticut
"...J'ai acheté votre livre...au Musée de la Faïence...Je l'ai trouvé en tous points remarquable et je vous adresse ainsi qu'a Mark toutes mes felicitations pour ce beau travail."
Quimper faïencerie owner, Quimper, France
"...love it...beautifully written...the technical information is surprisingly readable and I know that isn't easy."
Quimper pottery collector, USA
How to get your very own autographed copy? The price is $50. US plus shipping. Since discounted book rate shipping is available for some destinations, to purchase, please contact us at oldquimper@yahoo.com. (Be sure to check your email settings, because...being an email from France...we sometimes end up in your SPAM folder !)
Hardbound, 224 pages, and with over 500 color photographs, it is both entertaining and informative, and was designed to truly function as a guide to Quimper pottery's origins, styles, and values. It will greatly enhance your enjoyment and understanding of Quimper pottery.
We are very proud of our book, but then that's to be expected. Here's a sampling of what others have had to say:
"Votre livre plaît beaucoup"
museum curator, Quimper, France
"Marvelous...
congratulations...your book has a great success in France"
antiquaire, Paris, France
"...I find the information very well presented and did not find any errors in the facts or otherwise"
Quimper faïencerie owner, Stonington, Connecticut
"...J'ai acheté votre livre...au Musée de la Faïence...Je l'ai trouvé en tous points remarquable et je vous adresse ainsi qu'a Mark toutes mes felicitations pour ce beau travail."
Quimper faïencerie owner, Quimper, France
"...love it...beautifully written...the technical information is surprisingly readable and I know that isn't easy."
Quimper pottery collector, USA
How to get your very own autographed copy? The price is $50. US plus shipping. Since discounted book rate shipping is available for some destinations, to purchase, please contact us at oldquimper@yahoo.com. (Be sure to check your email settings, because...being an email from France...we sometimes end up in your SPAM folder !)
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