By Grande Maison HB Quimper
Located in Dallas, TX
Shaped to resemble a folded bouquet holder secured with a decorative belt and buckle, this unusual antique French faience wall pocket is a fine example of Quimper pottery. Crafted in Brittany, France, circa 1895, the tall wall-mounted vase, known as a bouquetière, features a gracefully tapered body with a slightly bombé silhouette and an asymmetrical opening designed to hold fresh or dried flowers.
The ceramic surface is entirely hand-painted with colorful floral and foliage motifs in shades of cobalt blue, yellow, green, and orange against a soft white glazed background. Delicate bouquets decorate both the exterior and interior, while fine red geometric borders outline the folded edges. A molded belt encircles the lower body, complete with a raised buckle painted in warm yellow tones, creating a charming trompe-l'œil effect.
The antique wall pocket...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Faience Furniture