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Rare Paul Fouillen Quimper faience vase is hand painted with abstract decor of wide bands on the base and on the rim and abstract patterns in th...

The ceramic jug designed by Simone Carrié is a remarkable piece of contemporary art of the 1950s. Made in his small workshop "Kercy Quimper", this work reflects the artisanal know-ho...

Fabulous Quimper Faience Teapot with the lid. Breton peasant woman in virtually unused condition. Can be parcel posted. More pieces to follow.

A 19th century French Porquier Beau Quimper faience plate with fisherman scene. Foliate border with Brittany coat of arms. Good details. Small chips to...

This ceramic jug, with an impressive size of 34 cm high and 12 cm in diameter, is an emblematic work of the artist Simone Carrié. Made in his workshop "Kercy Quimper" during the seco...

This charming antique wall platter was hand-painted in Brittany, France, circa 1900 by the HB Quimper workshop. Oval and scalloped in form, the tin-glazed earthenware piece features a lively and colorful scene titled "Noce Bretonne" (“Breton Wedding”), capturing the festive spirit of a traditional provincial celebration. Musicians in regional attire accompany dancing couples and onlookers, all rendered with joyful expression and vibrant costume detail. The pastoral background, dotted with trees and birds, enhances the narrative with rustic charm. The wide rim is delicately adorned with hand-painted floral sprays in warm ochre, green, and blue, framing the central composition and complementing the naturalistic palette. The reverse is signed with the classic “HB” mark, confirming its origin at the historic Grand Maison HB Quimper, a leading producer of Breton faïence since the 17th century. Quimper pottery traces its roots to 1685, when Jean-Baptiste Bousquet established a faïence workshop in the town of Quimper. Celebrated for its hand-painted scenes of Breton life, maritime themes, and floral borders, Quimper faïence became a symbol of French regional identity and craftsmanship. The HB atelier later merged with other regional makers, and the tradition continues today. Rich in cultural character and in excellent condition commensurate with age, this antique wall charger...