Saint Clement - Sculpture, Canard en barbotine - 34 cm - Earthenware

Polychrome barbotine ceramic pitcher with a zoomorphic motif, signed Saint Clément (mark under the base with model number 7499), manufactured by Keller & Guérin (Lorraine, France), typical production of the 1950s–1960s, vintage animalier barbotine style.

Figurative model representing a duck (stylized mallard) in an upright posture, head held high and beak open forming the pouring neck. Made in slip with manual application of liquid colored pastes to achieve a highly realistic textured relief: plumage modeled in subtle gradients, natural drips and organic nuances. Bright high-contrast glaze: head in deep blue-green, neck and body in warm terracotta orange, belly and base in saturated emerald green. The handle is sculpted in the shape of a green wing, the webbed feet and feather details finely modeled in relief for a pronounced three-dimensional effect.

Precise dimensions
Total height: 34 cm
- Depth (front-to-back): 14 cm
- Maximum width (with handle): 13 cm
- Weight: 900 g

Condition: good to very good. The piece retains an excellent glaze shine, vivid and saturated colors, with no noticeable crazing or discoloration. Only slight superficial wear marks (subtle scuffing on the raised relief areas and the base, normal for vintage slipware used with care). No cracks, major chips, breaks, or visible restorations (see detailed photos for a precise inspection).

Iconic item of postwar French barbotine faience, both decorative and functional (a pitcher for water, wine, or syrup) and highly prized by collectors of animal-themed faience and retro-kitsch style.

Secure and fully insured shipping via Bpost. Reinforced and meticulously packaged (double box, individual padding in foam or thick bubble wrap, reinforced protection of the spout, handle, and reliefs to prevent any contact).

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Zoomorphic pitcher in polychrome barbotine faience, signed Saint Clément (base mark with model number 7499), manufactured by Keller & Guérin (Lorraine, France), typical production from the 1950s–1960s, vintage animalier barbotine style.

Figurative model representing a duck (stylized mallard) in upright posture, head raised and open beak forming the pouring spout. Crafted using barbotine technique with hand-applied colored liquid slips to create highly realistic textured relief: modeled plumage with subtle gradients, natural drips, and organic shading. High-gloss glaze with strong contrast: deep blue-green head, warm terracotta-orange body and neck, rich emerald-green belly and base. The handle is sculpted as a green wing, webbed feet and feather details finely modeled in relief for a pronounced three-dimensional effect.

Precise dimensions:
- Total height: 34 cm
- Depth (front to back): 14 cm
- Maximum width (including handle): 13 cm
- Weight: 900 g

Condition: good to very good. The piece retains excellent glaze shine, vivid and saturated colors with no significant flaking or fading. Only light superficial wear marks (discreet rubbing on raised areas and base, normal for a carefully used vintage barbotine piece). No cracks, major chips, breaks, or restorations visible (see detailed photos for precise assessment).

Iconic example of post-war French barbotine, both decorative and functional (pitcher for water, wine, or syrup), highly sought after by collectors of animalier faience and retro-kitsch style.

Secure and fully insured shipping via Bpost. Very carefully reinforced packaging (double box, individual custom foam or thick bubble-wrap padding, strong protection for the beak, handle, and all raised details to prevent any contact).