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3096
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FINE LOT OF SIX PIECES OF RARE QUIMPER POTTERY.

Lot of six including: 1) 9-1/2″ diameter deep plate/shallow bowl decorated with an 8-pointed blue and white star with center being a moon face “Moon Face”, marked with an early blue “HB” (mid to late 19th century). 2) 8-1/4″ diameter plate decorated with a windmill, titled” ” Villa du Molin Rouge”, “HB” mark (late 19th century). A very rare decoration. 3) Unusual 9-1/2″ diameter ruffle edge plate with butterfly handles. The scalloped border in deep blue with two applied colorful butterflies. The interior with dancing Breton and Bretonne, surrounded by sprays of flowers. Signed lower left “HR Quimper”. Note: accompanying this piece is the August 1991 magazine “Collector Editions” with this piece on the cover. On bottom, marked “HR Quimper”. 4) 9-1/2″ plate decorated with a Bretonne in profile. Bottom marked “HR” (circa 1900). 5 & 6) Fine pair of “Le Croisic” form Quimper bowls, one having a Breton and Bretonne holding hands marked “HB” on base in deep blue; the other with flutist and bagpiper marked “HB” on base. Both wired for wall hanging (late 19th century). Note: probably made from 18th century molds. SIZE: Sizes as noted above. SIZE: Sizes as noted above. PROVENANCE: From a private New Jersey collection; 1) Acquired from Joan Datesman; 2) Acquired from Joan Datesman; 3) Acquired from Sandra Bondhus (illustrated in her book on pg 57); 5 & 6) Acquired from Sandra Bondhus. CONDITION: 1) Some minor edge roughness, otherwise very good. 2) Professional restoration, craquelure very good. 3) Very good to excellent. 4) A very small, fine hairline on edge, hardly worth noting. Otherwise very good. 5 & 6) Very minor edge roughness, very good. 50592-2 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3096


Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016
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