{"product_id":"antique-french-figurine-virgin-mary-and-baby-jesus-old-quimper-pottery-5","title":"ANTIQUE FRENCH Figurine: Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus. Old Quimper Pottery Faience Figure of the Madonna and Child","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a more unusual and larger sized religious Quimper \/ French pottery figurine. It is one of a small group of antique figures made in France that I have available in the online Iconic Edinburgh shop. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuimper Faience (tin-glazed pottery) was produced near Quimper in Brittany in France. The pottery was first established in 1708. The decoration is all painted by hand.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is an antique sculptural figure of the Virgin Mary \/ Madonna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShe holds a chubby baby Jesus in her arms. He is dressed in a blue baby outfit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHis mother is shown wearing a long bright skirt which is decorated with little abstract lines. The bodice is a drab green colour - and the colour almost runs into the coloured glazes of the baby. She wears her traditional blue veil and cloak. Again, another big and chubby baby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShe is very naively modelled - and is totally adorable - check out her bushy painted eyebrows!   The figure is made of a light brown coloured pottery - and it looks like it has been made from pouring liquid clay into a mould. After the first firing and colour of the figure - the sculpture is coated in a tin glaze - which is slighted grey-white in colour. She is more skillfully modelled than the other ones in my store - she has modelled hands rather than ones which have been quickly painting on with sharp stroke of black paint from the decorator's brush. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is certainly an attractive Quimper figurine; perfect for your display cabinet.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe figure measures 10 inches in height. The base plinth is 4 inches x 3 1\/2 inches. It is all so beautifully hand-painted - and I just love the wee face of the baby. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA genuine piece dating to the late 19 century \/ early 20th century\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is unsigned - so hard to assess which Quimper factory or maker was involved in the production of this one. There is an old paper stock label on the inside - but I just can't quite make it out. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAgain, it is in perfect antique condition with no damages. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePostage will be with Royal Mail Tracked (Medium Parcel) Delivery. This will be applied to your order at the checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iconic Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54538652680571,"sku":"30\/1\/2025","price":170.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/1902\/6240\/files\/antique-french-figurine-virgin-mary-and-baby-jesus-old-quimper-pottery-faience-figure-of-the-madonna-child-european-ceramics-796.webp?v=1781379340","url":"https:\/\/www.iconicedinburgh.co.uk\/products\/antique-french-figurine-virgin-mary-and-baby-jesus-old-quimper-pottery-5","provider":"Iconic Edinburgh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}