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JACQUOT LARGE JUGDESVRESFrenchAntique Fourmaintraux-Houzel- Faience c1910
Thisis a rare antique French Faience Figural Jug made at the Fourmaintraux Factoryin the Desvres region. This jug, pitcher or pichet, ismodeled in deep relief; the hand painting, decor and glaze are very well done. Itis known as a Jacquot.
Thejug has a rear handle; the hat forms the spout. The jug is decorated withstylized accents, and the typical palette of Desvres, including a creamy whitebackground decorated with light and dark blue, yellow, sage green, iron red, andblack. The inside and the bottom are glazed; the foot rim is unglazed.
Theunderside of JacquotJug is marked in under glaze manganese purple with stylized FC, 48,1647 for the style, and FRANCE; these are the marksof Charles Fourmaintraux-Houzel (1900- 1930).
Theestimated date is early 20th Century, circa 1910.
This Faience Figural JACQUOT DESVRES LARGE JUG is in very good condition, noting a ¼ in. x 1/8 in. surfacechip on the left side of the collar. Condition status includes minimal normalwear and rubbing, glaze losses, firing flaws, crazing and fretting. Overall,this work is sound, having no chips, cracks, or major defects, and having hadno apparent repairs or restorations. This item is sold as is, as described. Pleasenote that this item is photographed in natural light; shadows that may appearas irregularities are not necessarily chips, cracks, or discoloration. Pleasesee all photos which are a part of this description.
Dimensions: 7.0 In. Tall X 6.4 In. Wide X 7.8 In. Deep
Weight 2 Lbs. 9.5 Oz.
Thisis Desvres faience, (not Quimper), fine country French art pottery. This styleincludes production techniques whereby tin glazes and decorationsareapplied and worked in stagesupon a modeled terra cotta potteryform and fired several timesin a kiln.
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