MONTAGNON Cruet Jug Antique Nevers French Faience, Rare & Whimsical, c. This is a Montagnon Cruet Jug, a rare and unusual antique French Faience whimsical jug pitcher with stylized handle. The modeling, painting, decor, and glazes are masterfully done on this faience pottery cabinet item. The décor is of two caricature figures in colloquial costume amid a scenic landscape. A stylized handle is in the back. The modeling, decorating, and glaze are well done with typical colors of Nevers pottery: creamy white background decorated with light and dark blue, lemon yellow, sage green, orange, and brown. These are early marks of Antoine Montagnon, old and original French Art Pottery, made at the Montagnon Factory in the mid to late 19th Century. Dimensions (in inches): 4.5 Tall X 4.0 Wide X 4.4 Deep. Weight: 10.0 Oz. The estimated date is late 19. Century, circa 18 8 0. Condition status includes minimal normal wear and rubbing, glaze losses, firing flaws, crazing and fretting. Is sound, having no chips, cracks, or major defects, and having had no apparent repairs or restorations. Please see all photos which are a part of this description. Please note that this item is photographed in natural light; shadows that may appear as irregularities are not necessarily chips, cracks, or discoloration. Please bookmark this work; Listing Category and List Price are subject to change. If you see something wrong in a listing, please send me a message and let me know and I will address the situation accordingly. The item “MONTAGNON CRUET JUG Antique Nevers French Faience, Rare & Whimsical, c. 1880″ is in sale since Tuesday, October 30, 2018. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Pottery & China\Art Pottery\European Pottery\French”. The seller is “fleurman” and is located in West Palm Beach, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Original/ Reproduction: Original
- Country/Region of Origin: France
- Age: Circa 1880
- Maker: Montagnon
- Primary Material: Faience Pottery
- Style: Nevers Style
- Material: Pottery
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
- Weight: 10.0 Oz.
- Dimensions: 4.5 Tall X 4.0 Wide X 4.4 Deep
- Object Type: Pitcher
- Color: Blue, lemon yellow, sage green, orange, and brown