Mid-Century French Faience Tureen by Geo Martel Desvres Pierre Deux Style, Rouen Pattern with Moulded Pear Details, 1920s

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An early mid-century vintage hand-painted French faience (earthenware) soup tureen, crafted circa 1930 by the renowned Géo Martel factory in … Read more An early mid-century vintage hand-painted French faience (earthenware) soup tureen, crafted circa 1930 by the renowned Géo Martel factory in Desvres, France.

Executed in the vibrant, historic "Rouen" style, this highly decorative piece features beautifully molded fig/pear handles, a prominent fruit finial handle on the lid, and rich blue, green, and ochre foliate patterns.

Collectors will note that Géo Martel is highly sought after for its direct connection to the iconic French Country lifestyle brand Pierre Deux, for whom the factory later manufactured their signature upscale pottery lines.

Condition Report:
Presented in good, stable, and highly presentable condition. True to its age and the delicate nature of earthenware, there are a few fine hairline cracks running down from the rim (visible upon close inspection on the exterior. The piece gives a characteristic dull ring when tapped due to these natural age lines, making it best suited as a decorative display centre piece rather than for heavy functional use.

The hand-painted glaze remains exceptionally bright, vibrant, and full of country-house character.

Dimensions:
• Width: 30 cm (handle to handle)

• Depth: 23 cm

• Height: 23 cm This piece has an attribution mark,
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