Pitcher Earthenware Henriot Quimper Charles Maillard Breton Apron 20th Century

Anthropomorphic polychrome earthenware pitcher by Henriot Quimper, signed Maillard Charles (1876-1973), representing a Breton woman wearing her headdress and a checkered apron, from the 20th century. This pitcher is in good condition. Signed, see photos. Note: slight wear from time, see photos. * Charles Maillard (1876-1973) was a French sculptor and ceramist. He studied at the Regional School of Fine Arts in Angers — where he was taught by Brunelair — then moved to Paris where he attended the Académie Julian and joined the École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts where he was a student in the studios of Louis-Ernest Barrias and Jules Coutan. From 1901, after his studies, Charles Maillard exhibited regularly at the Salon des artistes français. He received several medals and honorable mentions. Also known as a ceramist - among others for the national manufacture of Sèvres (contract of October 15, 1926) - the Breton theme appears in his work from 1926. He collaborated with the Henriot manufacture during the interwar period, offering the edition of numerous groups, often with a utilitarian purpose: ceramics, The Elegant Woman with a Parasol in 1927, Woman with a Basket of Fruit, Wax Bust of Our Lady of Lourdes; Henriot Quimper utilities, pitcher with the Breton Musician Sonneur, water jug Crêpière with a Blue Apron, Quimper earthenware bookend, Breton egg cup. Diameter at the base: 7 cm Height: 20 cm Reference: 500 898 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com