By M. F. B. A. Pornic
Located in Dallas, TX
Charming and colorful, this set of four vintage faience plates brings the traditional character of Brittany to a kitchen, breakfast room, or country interior. Crafted in France circa 1980, each plate was hand-painted by the Faïencerie de Pornic in the distinctive style associated with Quimper pottery.
The set comprises two pairs, each centered with a Breton figure dressed in traditional regional costume. The figures are surrounded by stylized flowers and leafy borders rendered in a cheerful palette of cobalt blue, brick red, green, and yellow against a creamy white ground. Hand-painted variations give each plate its own individual character while maintaining a harmonious overall appearance.
The reverse bears the Pornic “French Heritage...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Earthenware Delft and Faience