Dallas Auction Gallery is excited to announce its new sale, French Faience & Quimper: The Collection of Floyd & Beverly Sherman, a single-owner collection of the finest French Faience, Quimper and decorated pottery. The Sherman's collection has been widely featured in published reference books and articles and is known to be one of the most comprehensive collections of French Quimper.
The sale is taking place on June 11th at 6pm Central.
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LOT 35:
Pair of Large Quimper Handled Amphorae Vases by Henriot Quimper
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Sold for: $750
Start price:
$
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Estimated price :
$400 - $500
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 8.25%
On the full lot's price and commission
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Pair of Large Quimper Handled Amphorae Vases by Henriot Quimper
Two large hand painted amphorae vases with two handles, marked Henriot Quimper on front.
Including:
- One large vase decorated with four scenes, two depicting a Breton man and woman in traditional clothing and stylized ermine tail, symbol of Brittany and two with botanical decor. The vase is decorated with intricate botanical and geometrical arabesques. Measuring H 20.5 W 12.5 D 12.5 in. Some chips to the base.
- One large vase decorated with a family scene in the front, featuring a couple and child in traditional clothing and a wedding scene on the back. The vase is decorated throughout with a decor riche arabesque and stylized ermine tail. Measuring H 21.5 W 12.5 D 11 in. Some scratches and loss of color.
Provenance: Floyd and Beverly Sherman's Private Collection
No reserve
