3 earthenware cups and saucers Quimper Porquier-Beau coat of arms of the towns 19th century
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Set of three Quimper earthenware tea cups or saucers signed PB for Porquier-Beau* with coats of arms on the bottom: coats of arms of Breton towns (Quimper, Dinan and Pornic), circa 1880, late 19th century.
These saucers are in good condition and are very decorative. Similar saucers are kept at the Musée Départemental Breton in Quimper.
Please note: micro-chips and slight wear and tear, see photos.
In 1875, the painter Alfred Beau joined forces with the Porquier pottery. Alfred Beau was the first artist to breathe new life into Quimper pottery. During his collaboration with Porquier, from 1873 to 1903, he created sumptuous decorations: the botanical series known as the yellow border series (approximately 122 different models recorded), Breton scenes (approximately 225 models) and scenes from legends (7 models) as well as views of Breton landscapes (approximately 20 models).