{"product_id":"henriot-quimper-faience-flat-cup-saucer-breton","title":"Henriot Quimper Faïence Flat Cup \u0026 Saucer, Hand-Painted Breton Figure, France c. 1968–1983","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHand-Painted Breton Charm — A Classic Henriot Quimper Faïence Set (c. 1968–1983)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 20px 0; padding: 10px 14px 8px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #334FB4; background-color: #f8faff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #334fb4; font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eHenriot Quimper faïence has long been celebrated for its hand-painted Breton figures and lively folk motifs, with roots dating back to the 17th century. Flat cups with distinctive squared handles are less commonly encountered than traditional forms, making examples like this especially appealing to collectors of French faïence and regional pottery traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1592\" data-start=\"1179\"\u003eTin-glazed earthenware—known as faïence in France—has been produced in the town of Quimper since the late seventeenth century, with the region becoming especially renowned for its hand-painted Breton figures and vibrant floral decoration. By the nineteenth century, \u003cstrong\u003eQuimper faïence\u003c\/strong\u003e was widely collected, and that tradition continued well into the twentieth century through makers such as \u003cstrong\u003eHenriot Quimper.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2065\" data-start=\"1594\"\u003eThis charming \u003cstrong\u003eflat cup and saucer set\u003c\/strong\u003e features a traditional Breton figure dressed in regional attire, surrounded by stylized floral motifs in rich tones of blue, orange, and green. The cup is distinguished by its unusual, squared handle, while the saucer is centered with a single floral motif, creating a balanced and decorative presentation. Both pieces are finished with classic yellow and blue banding over a bright white glaze—an enduring hallmark of Quimper design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 20px 0; padding: 10px 14px 8px 14px; border-left: 4px solid #334FB4; background-color: #dee6ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #334fb4; font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e✨ Decorating Appeal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eEqually suited for display or use, this Quimper cup and saucer add a touch of French country charm to shelves, hutches, or breakfast tables. Its cheerful palette and traditional Breton imagery pair beautifully with farmhouse, provincial, and European-inspired interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2366\" data-start=\"2067\"\u003eThe underside is marked \u003cstrong\u003eHENRIOT QUIMPER\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cem\u003eentièrement décoré à main (\u003c\/em\u003eentirely hand-decorated) below. Painted form and décor numbers “F 351” and “D 118,” along with artist initials “PG,” date the set to circa 1968–1983, during the Henriot production period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2366\" data-start=\"2067\"\u003eThe cup measures 4\" wide, 5 ¼″ wide with handle, and is 2 ½″ high. The diameter of the saucer is 6 ½″. Both pieces are in \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 14px 0; padding: 8px 14px 6px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #6A7A8A; background-color: #f4f6f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #4a5560; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eHistorical Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eTin-glazed earthenware—known as\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003efaïence\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in France—has been produced in Quimper, Brittany since the late 17th century, when potter Jean-Baptiste Bousquet established one of the region’s first workshops around 1690. By the 19th century, Quimper had become renowned for its hand-painted ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0;\"\u003eOver time, several manufacturers shaped the tradition, including \u003cstrong\u003eHB (Hubaudière-Bousquet) \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e Henriot\u003c\/strong\u003e. In 1968, these two historic makers were brought together under a single organization, uniting their molds, designs, and decorative styles. Today, Quimper faïence continues to be produced with the same hand-painted craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our full \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"French Faïence | Lunéville, Quimper \u0026amp; Tin-Glazed Earthenware\" href=\"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/collections\/french-faience\"\u003eFrench Faïence\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e collection to mix and match timeless\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eantique and vintage tin-glazed earthenware from notable French centers including Lunéville, Quimper, and Strasbourg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Henriot Quimper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23652752261178,"sku":null,"price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0114\/3262\/4186\/files\/QuimperCupSaucer_100_9717_copy.jpg?v=1769660705","url":"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/products\/henriot-quimper-faience-flat-cup-saucer-breton","provider":"The Townhouse Antiques \u0026 Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}