Early 20th Century French Hand Painted Wall Faience Lavabo Fountain with Stand

Decorate a wall with this elegant ceramic fountain on board from the south of France. Crafted in Desvres circa 1920, the decorative two-piece set is complete with, reservoir with bro...

This vibrant antique ceramic platter was crafted in Brittany, France, circa 1920, and exemplifies the lively spirit of Quimper faïence. Oval in shape with a scalloped rim, the tin-glazed earthenware piece is hand-painted with an elaborate Breton scene depicting villagers in traditional costume gathered in joyous celebration, dancing, conversing, and playing music in a lush countryside setting. Their colorful garments and expressive gestures convey the warmth and festivity of rural life in turn-of-the-century France. The central tableau is framed by a richly textured cobalt blue border adorned with hand-painted floral and foliate motifs in golden ochre and soft cream tones, echoing the decorative language of Quimper’s celebrated ceramic tradition. The back shows signs of age and wear appropriate to its period, and the piece is unsigned but consistent with works produced by Henriot or HB Quimper workshops. Antique Quimper pottery...

Polychrome faience wall fountain with hand painted with a dance scene decoration Teniers' style. Netherland.

A Very Nice French Faience Hand Painted Legume container with fountain, Strasburg manufacture Beautiful Legume container with fountain in Faince or French Mayolique, hand painted, ...