19th Century French Porquier Beau Quimper Faience Breton Wedding Platter

$3,500

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Bring the charm of Brittany into your home with this large antique faience serving platter, crafted by the renowned Porquier Beau pottery in Quimper, France, circa 1895. The hand-painted oval platter features a colorful traditional Breton wedding celebration, titled “Noce Bretonne,” depicting villagers gathered beneath a large festive tent.

The lively composition portrays men and women dressed in traditional Breton costumes, socializing, dancing, and enjoying the wedding festivities. The finely detailed figures, rendered in rich shades of blue, red, yellow, green, and pink, capture the spirit of rural life in Brittany during the 19th century. The central scene is framed by an elaborate cobalt blue foliate border with scrolling leaves and a scalloped outline, accented with delicate ochre trim. At the top, the crowned coat of arms of Brittany adds a distinctive regional and historical touch.

The underside bears the crossed PB monogram of Porquier Beau, along with the handwritten inscription “Noce Bretonne,” authenticating its origin and identifying the subject.

The Porquier Beau pottery, active in Quimper during the late 19th century, became celebrated for its finely painted Breton scenes, elaborate decorative borders, and exceptional craftsmanship. Its distinctive faience remains highly sought after by collectors of French regional ceramics.

The antique platter is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, with beautifully preserved colors and a rich glazed finish. Ideal for wall display, a large hutch, or a decorative collection.

Dimensions: 21″W x 16″H.

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