Saintonge. Epi Of Ridge To The Rooster. Glazed Earth. Half XIX° Century. H 69 Cm
Popular art. Folk art. Saintonge. Finial with rooster in glazed earth covered with a green lead glaze.
Composed of two parts.
The rooster surmounts a globular part above a column flared at its base. The latter is divided into three vertical lines composed of three superimposed rings, one of which is missing. According to the traces of glazing this one is missing since the firing.
Height 69 cm; Diameter 35 cm; Weight: 6,900 kg
Period: Mid 19th century.
Condition : Very good condition. To note: chips on the tail of the rooster.
- Related Piece : Two similar finials are in the collections of the Musée d'Orbigny in La Rochelle and the Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires in Paris.
-Museum: A similar work is kept in the Musée d'Orbigny Bernon.
- Bibliography: Potters of Saintonge. Eight centuries of rural crafts. Edition of the National Museums. Ref 337 P 99-100. Orbigny Museum.
Composed of two parts.
The rooster surmounts a globular part above a column flared at its base. The latter is divided into three vertical lines composed of three superimposed rings, one of which is missing. According to the traces of glazing this one is missing since the firing.
Height 69 cm; Diameter 35 cm; Weight: 6,900 kg
Period: Mid 19th century.
Condition : Very good condition. To note: chips on the tail of the rooster.
- Related Piece : Two similar finials are in the collections of the Musée d'Orbigny in La Rochelle and the Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires in Paris.
-Museum: A similar work is kept in the Musée d'Orbigny Bernon.
- Bibliography: Potters of Saintonge. Eight centuries of rural crafts. Edition of the National Museums. Ref 337 P 99-100. Orbigny Museum.
980 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Diameter: 35 cm
Height: 69 cm
Reference (ID): 1007401
Availability: In stock
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