Quimper Faience Pottery Sculptures

A charming antique French faience Quimper double inkwell and pen tray desk set, circa 1900. This gorgeous inkwell is hand painted with a traditional Breton man surrounded by bagpipes...

A charming antique French provincial faience Quimper style inkwell from the French province of Saint-Quay-Portrieux, circa 1900. Signed on reverse. Thi...

French faience vase signed HR Quimper, hand-painted with a man and woman depicted in traditional country attire in a pastoral setting. The reverse side has ...

A pair of French Henriot Quimper faience statues, or figurines, depicting men playing the traditional Breton bagpipe called a biniou. Polychrome glazed enameled earthenware, hand-pai...

Vase in ceramic from France. It has been done during the 19th Century. Decor with Caracthers and Flowers. Main clors are white blue. Signed Henriot Quimper.

A scarce set of eight Porte Couteau, or knife rests, each signed HB Quimper, Grande Maison, de la Hubaudière or the HB factory. “H” for Hubaudière, the f...

A pair of late 19th century French Henriot Quimper faience statues, or figurines, of Perric and Channik. Polychrome enameled earthenware, hand-painted in yellow, green, blue and purp...

A wonderful antique French faience rooster figure attributed to Saint-Clément, one of the historic ceramic manufactories of eastern France known for expressive majolica, animal figures, and richly colored decorative earthenware. This sculptural piece depicts a standing rooster with proud upright posture, molded feather detail, and a lively hand-painted palette of golden yellow, warm brown, cream, green, and dark charcoal tones. The figure has the charm and theatricality typical of French country majolica. The rooster’s chest is modeled with raised feathering, the tail curves upward with dark glazed accents, and the base is finished in deep green, giving the piece both stability and decorative contrast. The glaze has that rich, slightly glossy surface associated with French faience and majolica production, where color and texture were used to bring domestic animal forms to life. Saint-Clément produced many whimsical and highly collectible animal pieces for the French home, especially during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Roosters are especially symbolic in French decorative arts, connected to rural life, the kitchen, the table, and the French countryside. This piece works beautifully as a collectible object, kitchen accent, shelf piece, or part of a curated group of French faience, majolica, or country house ceramics. Presented in antique condition consistent with age and use, with natural glaze variation and light wear appropriate to earthenware of this period. A charming and characterful French ceramic rooster...

A rare antique French provincial Henriot Quimper faience tulip vase or tulipiere, circa 1890. Maker's mark on reverse. Hand painted with a traditional Breton man on one side and flor...

Dazzling glazed ceramic vase, the primary pale yellow and the floral designs are truly eye catching. Made in Quimper, France by Keraluc Pottery Studio. It can enhance any shelf, ta...

A charming antique French faience Henriot Quimper hand painted rectangular lidded trinket box, circa 1930. Maker's mark on underside of lid and on base. The lid of this box features ...

A pair of French hand-painted Faience pottery candlesticks made by HB Quimper. Decorated in their Soleil Yellow pattern with a floral edge. The candlesticks are each embellished with...