Saint-Clement - Pitcher - Earthenware - Barbotine Duck Pitcher

Zoomorphic pitcher in polychrome barbotine faience, signed Saint Clément, 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).

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Pitcher in polychrome barbotine earthenware, signed Saint Clément, 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).