A wonderfully colorful vintage HB Quimper rooster plate, entirely hand painted in Brittany, France. The center features the iconic French coq, or rooster, painted in brilliant yellow, cobalt blue, green, pink and rust tones. He stands among stylized flowers and foliage, surrounded by an elaborate floral border and gently scalloped rim. The vivid palette and bold folk-art painting make this an especially decorative example of Quimper pottery. The reverse is marked: HB QUIMPER FRANCE entièrement décoré main meaning “entirely decorated by hand.” Additional handwritten factory/decorator notation appears above the mark. Roosters are among the most recognizable motifs associated with French decorative arts, making this an especially appealing piece for a French-country kitchen or plate wall.

Maker: HB Quimper

Origin: Quimper, Brittany, France Material: Glazed faience / earthenware

Decoration: Entirely hand painted Subject: French rooster / coq

Diameter: 25 cm / approximately 9.8 in

Period: Vintage, later 20th century

Condition: Very good vintage condition. As expected with genuine hand-decorated Quimper faience, there are subtle variations in brushwork, glaze and form that contribute to the individuality of the piece. Please examine all photographs for condition. A particularly decorative piece for collectors of Quimper, French faience, rooster decor, French folk art or European country pottery.