What kind of pottery is made in Quimper?
Henriot Quimper French Pottery Teapot~ Mistral Blue! Ever since the 17th century, people have been setting their tables using colorful Quimper faience art pottery made in the city of Quimper in Brittany, northwestern France. Workers prepare these carefully hand-painted plates, bowls, and other items with a unique glaze.
What’s the number on a Quimper pottery Mark?
In this case, the piece was an HB design…the motif was designated by the “D” or décor number 240 and the piece itself was form or “F” number 176. The artist was known as “Z” and he or she worked at the decorators’ studio supervised by “R”.
When did Henriot stop making Quimper pottery?
Reality: genuine pieces of Quimper pottery were produced using the Henriot mark for many, many years beyond 1968. Confused? The explanation is because when the Henriot factory went out of business, the HB factory purchased the rights to their molds, designs and marks and reorganized as Les Faïenceries de Quimper.
What can you find on Quimper on eBay?
Animal statues – When looking at Quimper on eBay, you may see a variety of animal statues, including hens, pigs, and rabbits. You may also see eggs featuring flowers or Breton women or men. Lamps – Candlestick lamps with Breton couples and flowers on them are common, but you can often find other designs on Quimper pottery.
Where can I buy a piece of Quimper pottery?
You can find many different pieces of Quimper pottery for sale, including: Plates – Dinner plates, wall plates, and clock plates may all be available. While many depict Breton characters, others show flowers.
Where is the Quimper faience made in France?
The tin-glazed handpainted French faience known as Quimper Pottery, pronounced “cam-pair” has been manufactured in Quimper, a town in Brittany, France for over 300 years.
What kind of pottery does Henriot make for Quimper?
Henriot Quimper creates beautiful pieces in all your favorite Quimper Decors, including Henriot, Mistral Blue, Soleil Yellow, Fleuri Royal, Campagne and many new innovative decors. Henriot’s Dinnerware and Plates are a wonderful addition to your dinner table.
When did Camille Moreau paint the Quimper pottery?
Those who insist on dating by the marks should disregard any notion of 1904…proof in point are the pieces of Camille Moreau, a painter at the Porquier factory trained by Alfred Beau.
