Shop in Your Slippers 5

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	Further examples to tempt you; same terms and conditions as on the previous pages. And again...just a reminder: each piece comes with a written guarantee of authenticity, we accept MasterCard, Visa, PayPal, personal checks, etc. and have a liberal lay-a-way policy. If you have any questions or need a larger photograph, we're just a click away!	The Meadows Collection Adela & Mark Meadows meadows@oldquimper.com We eventually answer all correspondence...please be patient.

	*Porquier-Beau Scenes Bretonnes* Plate...Elliant** A gorgeous example of Alfred Beau's scenes bretonnes, this plate measures 9.25 inches in diameter and is in mint condition. The scene of the petite bretonne wearing the traditional costume of the town of Elliant is one of the aquarelles created by Beau for the Porquier factory. It is entitled Brodeuse de Chaussons and is designated as being number sixty-five in the series. Brodeuse de Chaussons means the slipper embroiderer and that's exactly what she is doing...embroidering the special motifs used on the dancing slippers worn while dancing the valse, an dro, le ronde, Scottische, etc. It is marked on the reverse with the entwined P and B used between 1894 and 1903. *AP (Arthur Porquier) Huilier-Vinagrier* (Oil and Vinegar Set) A wonderful example of French folk art and a charming illustration of the distinctive Quimper pottery that was produced by the Porquier factory. It's a cruet set...two bottles; one for oil and one for vinegar with a matching handled stand. It is decorated all the way around; each bottle has a petit breton and a petite bretonne, plus there are floral sprays, stripes, and four-dot motifs. The set of bottles cradled in their stand measures 7.5 inches high, 7.75 inches wide, and 3.5 inches deep. It's in ok condition...the same state as when we bought it years ago from Pierre Breton's amazing shop in Quimpery. We knew then, as we know now, that genuine vintage Quimper of this era, design, and form are few and far between and a few dings only add character! We found out later that one bottle had had a restoration to the spout...there's also a teeny nibble on the bottom of the handle. The other bottle has two small chips to the spout and a couple of small chips to the base. That one also has a considerable bit of crazing to one side. As for the holder, the handle was broken off at one point and re-glued and there are a few small chips to its rim. Again, this is how it was when we first bought it and it looks wonderful when displayed. The colors are classic early Quimper faïence...rich cobalt blue, copper green, antimony yellow, iron red, and the brownish-black of manganese. The stoppers are cork topped with wood that is painted navy blue. Bits of the blue paint are missing. "Tréguier" written on the side of the bottles indicates that the set was made to be sold in Tréguier, another of Brittany's fantastic places to visit! Each bottle and the stand is marked with the AP mark of Arthur Porquier. Henriot Quimper Quintal-form Tulipière Perfect on its own or filled with flowers, this Henriot tulipière features a petit breton playing the bombarde on one side... ...while a riot of colorful blossoms is on the other. Close-up views... ...attest to its charm... Made circa 1925, it is 6.375 inches high and 5 inches wide, signed by the Henriot factory on the bottom: There are bits of roughness and small chips to each of the five openings, but nothing to deter from its great colors and wonderful form. A piece guaranteed to put a smile on your face! Porquier-Beau Tasse for Tea or Coffee** This form is sometimes referred to as a chope, but since a chope is generally used for beer and this is a tad on the small side for any Breton beer drinker that we know, we are describing it as a cup for tea or coffee. It is 2.75 inches high and measures 3.875 inches across including the handle. It is decorated on the front with an unusual variant of one of Alfred Beau's scenes bretonnes. The scene is from one of the unnumbered drawings that is in the archives of the Faïenceries de Quimper and features a mendiant or beggar walking with a crutch. In the Breton culture, a mendiant is considered to be a person who is one step closer to God. Beggars are honored members of society with special consideration given to them at pardons and weddings. Every household is to set a place at the table at least once a year for their local mendiant. This fellow looks to be making his way along the coastal path to attend such a function. The artists at the Porquier-Beau pottery definitely felt that this piece deserved special consideration...it has very fine detailing, including a distinctive light blue on yellow arabesque framing the central motif. This is the mark on the underside; the entwined P and B for Porquier-Beau with just the hint of a serif...note the bluish background glaze and the deep pink clay...along with the magnificent painterly decoration, these peculiarities are hallmarks of Porquier-Beau production. The mark on this piece has a serif, allowing us to date it as being from 1894-1903. The handle and one portion of the rim have been professionally restored and as you can see in the photographs, there are a number of small chips to the top rim...but these are really of little consequence for a piece of such rare form and décor. Click here to continue