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Vintage Breton vase by Géo Martel, France
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Splendid jug made in Desvres earthenware at the beginning of the 20th century. With a fascinating shape and combination of colors, it depicts two Breton scenes, each featuring a shepherdess with her cows. Dressed in the typical costume of the area, her white Breton hat is striking. In the first scene, the woman dominates the composition; in the second, however, she is shown performing one of her tasks, milking. The figures are molded in semi-relief, standing out against the background of different shades (ochre, blue, green). Another important feature is the jug's handles, orange with black stripes, in a naïve style. Two marks appear on the bottom, one of which reads "GM," Géo Martel. On Desvres earthenware. Desvres is a French commune located in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region. A historic center of pottery since ancient times, it was in the 18th century that it again began to stand out in this field with factories such as Géo Martel, Masse, and Gabriel Fourmaintraux, which reached their peak around 1900. With the development of the 20th century, for various reasons such as war, their manufacturing activity ceased, leaving only independent artisans active by the 1990s. Géo Martel was one of the leading factories, known for commissioning artists such as Achille Blot, Georges Charlet, Giovanni Léonardi, Edouard Manchuel, and others for its designs. Therefore, Desvres pottery will always be handmade. The themes addressed are borrowed from religious repertoires (virgins and saints), regionalist themes (village scenes, peasants, etc.), and maritime themes (fishermen and sailors). The Art Deco years marked a turning point in Desvres' production, which until then had focused on reproducing antique styles. Dimensions: 26 x 24 x 24 cm. Shipping costs include custom-made professional packaging and personalized shipping with tracking and a warranty.
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ConditionGoodHeight24 cmWidth26 cmDepth24 cm
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Valladolid, SpainOn Whoppah since October 2024 • 1 sale