A charming hand-painted faience platter produced by HB Quimper (Hubaudière-Bousquet) in Brittany, France, circa 1930s. This decorative platter features a traditional Breton couple in regional costume, framed by a floral border and enriched with distinctive cut-out handles. Executed in vivid polychrome enamels, it reflects the strong folk-art identity and craftsmanship for which Quimper ceramics are renowned.
About HB (Hubaudière-Bousquet) Quimper
Quimper’s faience tradition dates to the late 17th century, when Jean-Baptiste Bousquet, a master potter from Provence, established pottery in the Locmaria quarter. By 1708, his son Pierre had founded the first major faïencerie in the town. Through later family alliances — notably the Hubaudière marriage — the manufactory became known as La Grande Maison HB, the initials honoring Hubaudière and Bousquet, and remained central to Quimper’s ceramic heritage. HB pieces were often hand-painted with motifs inspired by Breton costume, folklore, and rural life, giving the ware a distinctive regional character. Today, ceramics bearing the HB mark are treasured for their craftsmanship, surface energy, and a lineage that bridges early French faïence beginnings with centuries of artistic expression.
Condition
Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. A few small firing marks and glaze irregularities are present on the back side, inherent to the handmade production process and typical of traditional Quimper faience.
Approx. dimensions
Width: 11.8 in (30 cm); depth: 10.8 in (27.5 cm); height: 1.77 in (4.5 cm)
Approx. weight
1.76 lb (0.8 kg)
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