Antique French Faience Pitcher by Keller & Guérin, 1895, Hand-Painted

A beautiful antique French faience pitcher by Keller & Guérin, Lunéville, hand-painted with richly detailed purple and lavender blossoms against a soft shaded celadon-green and ivory ground. The elegant flared form is enhanced by a scalloped rim finished with delicate hand-applied gilt accents, adding a refined touch to the vibrant floral decoration.

Produced by the renowned Keller & Guérin pottery in Lunéville, one of France’s most celebrated faience manufacturers, this pitcher reflects the exceptional artistry and craftsmanship that made the factory internationally recognized during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The combination of sculptural form, hand-painted decoration, and subtle gilded details exemplifies the decorative elegance associated with French Art Nouveau ceramics.

Originally intended as a water pitcher, today it serves equally beautifully as a vase for fresh flowers or as a decorative statement piece in a kitchen, dining room, or antique faience collection. Its painterly floral motif and softly blended colors make it an outstanding example of French decorative ceramics from the period.

Good antique condition with wear consistent with age and use. Minor glaze variations, age-related crazing, and light wear to the hand-applied gilt decoration are consistent with antique French faience. Please refer to the photographs for details.

Details

• 1stDibs reference: LU10969250893622
• Period: Late 19th Century
• Date: 1895
• Origin: France
• Materials: Ceramic
• Techniques: Molded
• Style: Art Nouveau
• Dimensions: H 7.5 × W 5 × D 7 IN
• Condition: GOOD