Antique Brittany

Painted during the 18th century for an elegant boiserie interior in Brittany, this remarkable oil on canvas captures the quiet poetry of provincial French life with both charm and so...

The piece is further embellished with the coat of arms of Brittany, reinforcing its strong regional identity.

He also illustrated legends and tales from Brittany. His work is characterised by its luminous shades.

He was a tireless traveller, painting in Brittany, Normandy, Scotland and above all the Alps, and the mountain subjects of the 1900s are among his most sought-after: the scale and th...

French dining table made of walnut from a monastery in Brittany, France. This beautiful table has a wooden top trimmed with wood as well.

In this Brittany, the artist chose a favorite spot - the strip of land that stretches from the Pointe de l'Arcouest to Paimpol, facing the Isle of Bréhat with its pink rocks.

In about 1886, he went to work in Pont Aven, Brittany, where he met Laval and Gauguin, returning there in 1888 after his military service.

The body features fleur-de-lis, representing French royalty, and it is interspersed with stylized ermine tails, the traditional heraldic symbol of the Duchy of Brittany. In good cond...

Their decorative porcelain, individual presence, and provincial charm reflect the artistic tradition of Quimper, Brittany, one of France’s most celebrated centers of painted ceramic ...

Jean-Francis Auburtin (1866–1930) Porquerolles, circa 1900 Pastel 55 × 66 cm 68 × 84 cm including its frame Monogrammed lower right This work bears witness to his long stay on Porqu...

Notably in Normandy, Brittany, the Champagne region and Savoy painting as he went.

Quimper faience, produced in Brittany since the late 17th century, is celebrated for its distinctive Breton figural decoration and lively color palette.

Notably in Normandy, Brittany, the Champagne region and Savoy painting as he went.

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The work depicts a view of the sea at Point Penmarc'h, the extremity of a small peninsula in Finistère department in Brittany in northwestern France, and the northern limit of the Ba...

He died at Morlaix, Brittany, on October 7, 1927. Importance of the print La Fin du jour is important for several interconnected reasons.

During the 1920s, he visited England, Italy, and France, finding subjects in Venice, Chioggia, Saint-Tropez, Menton, and elsewhere. In Brittany, he produced a group of paintings insp...

In 2003 he was represented at the group exhibition Brittany, Land of Painters ( Bretagne, Terre des Peintres) at the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Vannes (Morbihan), France.

Bring a touch of Brittany’s rich folk tradition into your home with this charming antique Henriot Quimper faïence plaque, crafted in France circa 1904–1922.

The artist died on July 10, 1946 in Moëlan-sur-Mer, France, while on a painting expedition in Brittany. Today, his works are held in the collections of the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Bo...

The artist died on July 10, 1946 in Moëlan-sur-Mer, France, while on a painting expedition in Brittany. Today, his works are held in the collections of the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Bo...

A 1930's French HB Quimper ashtray with a design that reflects the Celtic heritage of Brittany in a geometric "Breton Broderie” pattern.

Hailey Lever 'Storm Clouds Over Douarnenez, Brittany, France', watercolor, 1904. Signed 'HL' in pencil, lower left.

Bring regional character and craftsmanship to a tabletop with this antique Breton carved box, sculpted in chestnut wood in Brittany circa 1900. Rectangular in form with a hinged lid,...

Henry Moret lived and worked mostly in Brittany, interpreting the Breton landscape in an Impressionist style.

The lively palette of blue, white, yellow, and soft polychrome accents reflects the decorative traditions of Brittany, while the glossy glaze enhances the depth and vibrancy of the d...

When he returned to Paris he was called for national service in 1879, first in Brittany, and later in Paris, where he was able to pursue his career as an engraver.

Decorate a kitchen wall, dining room, or breakfast nook with this vibrant antique Breton faience platter, crafted in Brittany, France circa 1880. The large oval plate features an exq...

Below the cabinet, a scalloped apron, with an additional open shelf for display and storage, offering three separate areas for use. Brief note about Brittany Style Antique French F...

He would thereafter live in other French regions: Vendée, Brittany and Normandy, where he stayed at Les Andelys for some time, but his home from home was between Sanary and Nice.

Works such as this evoke both the working heritage and the natural beauty of Brittany, making them equally appealing to collectors of French marine art and to those seeking an elegan...

He would thereafter live in other French regions: Vendée, Brittany and Normandy, where he stayed at Les Andelys for some time, but his home from home was between Sanary and Nice.

At the crest of each platter, the coat of arms of Brittany adds a noble and regional identity, further enhancing their decorative appeal and authenticity.

Henry Moret occupies a distinguished place in the Post-Impressionist tradition as one of the most accomplished painters to emerge from the celebrated Pont-Aven circle. His attachment...

Henri RIVIERE (1884-1951) Brittany: The Magic of the Hours, First Quarter, 1901 Original lithograph (Eugène Verneau Printing) Signed on the plate On paper, 68 x 31 cm (c. 27 x 12 in...

When he returned to Paris he was called for national service in 1879, first in Brittany, and later in Paris, where he was able to pursue his career as an engraver.

A beautiful example of provincial artistry from the Brittany region, blending rustic charm with sculptural craftsmanship.

Created in France circa 1890 by noted sculptor Georges Charles Coudray, the composition depicts a graceful young Breton woman seated beside a pedestal while gently holding a traditio...

Selected exhibitions : Women artists in Brittany, Le Faouët, Faouët Museum, 2013. Modernity in Brittany.

He became a friend of Henri Matisse, whom he met in Paris, who testified to Wéry's influence on his use of colour: "I soon became friends with a painter named Wéry and I went with hi...

He would thereafter live in other French regions: Vendée, Brittany and Normandy, where he stayed at Les Andelys for some time, but his home from home was between Sanary and Nice.

Decorate a kitchen wall or open shelving with this important pair of antique hand-painted faience platters by Porquier-Beau, created in Quimper, Brittany, circa 1895. Each rectangula...

Elevate a shelf, console, or cabinet with this charming antique Quimper faience vase, crafted in Brittany circa 1895 during the celebrated Porquier-Beau era.

He and his family traveled extensively in Europe, living in Brittany for a number of years. Ainsley studied art there, as well as in Paris.

The subsequent years were filled with bright ideas, gilded costumes and a glittering lifestyle as Manzana navigated the 20s and 30s between Les Andelys and Paris, spending many summe...

Independent and free-spirited, Maurice Rétif traveled extensively, from Brittany to North Africa, disregarding prevailing artistic movements.

When he returned to Paris he was called for national service in 1879, first in Brittany, and later in Paris, where he was able to pursue his career as an engraver.

Quimper faience, produced in Brittany since 1778, is prized worldwide for its hand-painted Breton figures and regional folk scenes.

He continued to be inspired by the light and landscapes of Flanders but he also painted in: Versailles, Normandy, Brittany and Ile de France in the north and in Clisson and in the fo...

Madeline mostly painted landscapes throughout France especially of the regions La Creuse and Brittany. His paintings show remarkable light and use of colours.

Even before World War I—during which Hempfing initially served with Train Battalion 14 and the 75th Reserve Division in the East, and from 1917 as a lieutenant and commander of an am...

Among the largest known works by Loir, this splendid view of the harbour and town of Roscoff, in the département of Finistère in Brittany. It was painted from the Quai Neuf, one of t...

Rodo enjoyed a rich career travelling extensively painting and exhibiting throughout Normandy, Brittany, Paris, London, the south coast of England, Jersey, Rotterdam, Germany, and Be...

Artwork sold with frame (62.5x53.5 cm) Marie Lefevre (born in 1840) was a French painter renowned for her poetic genre scenes and tranquil landscapes, particularly those capturing t...

Regardless of occasional trips to foreign countries, the majority of Levis’ work depicts the northern provinces of Normandy and Brittany. Beginning in the 1860s, two decades before t...

Bring color and Breton charm to a kitchen, hallway, or dining room with this striking pair of antique faience wall vases, crafted in Brittany circa 1895 by the celebrated Porquier-Be...

Complete your faience collection with this colorful antique cachepot from Brittany. Crafted in Quimper, France, circa 1880 and oval in shape, the jardinière with acanthus leaf handle...

He and his family traveled extensively in Europe, living in Brittany for a number of years. Ainsley studied art there, as well as in Paris.

He then travelled for the first time to Venice and Murano. He came to Brittany and at studied the Pont Aven Painting School, and the Nabis (He got very influenced by Félix Valotton a...

Quimper faience, produced in Brittany since the late 1600s, became renowned for its expressive folk imagery, regional costumes, and richly applied glazes.