Early 20th Century French Hand-Painted Barbotine Majolica Mallard Duck Pitcher

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Add a touch of French country charm to a kitchen, dining room, or hunting lodge with this colorful antique majolica … Read more Add a touch of French country charm to a kitchen, dining room, or hunting lodge with this colorful antique majolica pitcher. Crafted in France, circa 1920, the sculptural ceramic vessel is beautifully modeled in the form of a mallard duck with its wings dramatically raised in flight, surrounded by reeds and cattails.

The large pitcher features a finely detailed mallard with a vibrant emerald green head, bright yellow open beak, white neck ring, and richly textured chestnut brown breast. Its impressive outstretched wings display individually modeled feathers in shades of deep brown, cream, and cobalt blue, creating a striking sense of movement. The duck stands among sculpted aquatic grasses and golden cattails, forming a naturalistic base, while a gracefully curved green handle emerges from the back. The open reservoir between the wings completes the functional pitcher design.

The antique ceramic piece is a wonderful example of French Barbotine, a decorative pottery technique celebrated for its richly modeled relief decoration and colorful glazes. The underside bears an impressed EDW mark for further identification.

The pitcher is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, retaining its vibrant hand-painted colors and glossy finish. A charming addition to a collection of French majolica, this unusual decorative vessel would make an attractive centerpiece on a kitchen island, dining table, or sideboard, especially in a country home or sporting retreat.

Dimensions: 11"W x 7"D x 12"H. See less