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Berthe Savigny (1882-1958) 'Un Bébé Assis' Charming Hb Quimper Stoneware Figure by Berthe Savigny, C.1930
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Berthe Savigny (1882-1958) 'Un Bébé Assis' Charming Hb Quimper Stoneware Figure by Berthe Savigny, C.1930

1920 - 1940
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**Charming HB Quimper Stoneware Figure by Berthe Savigny, c.1930**

A delightful and highly collectable polychrome stoneware figure produced by the renowned HB Quimper factory, France, circa 1930. Standing 14cm high, this charming piece was designed by the celebrated Breton artist **Berthe Savigny (1882–1958)**, one of the most distinctive sculptors associated with Quimper pottery.

Born in Quimper into a highly artistic family, Savigny was largely self-taught and developed a unique style characterised by warmth, tenderness, and sensitivity. Despite suffering partial deafness following an accident, she devoted her life to art, creating sculptures, paintings, and designs that captured scenes of everyday life with remarkable charm.

Her collaboration with the HB Quimper factory began in 1926 following the success of her celebrated child figures and dolls. Although the factory later sought an exclusive contract, Savigny retained ownership of her designs while allowing selected models to be produced in series.

This attractive example perfectly reflects her distinctive artistic vision and the enduring appeal of Quimper pottery. Beautifully decorated in traditional polychrome colours, it displays wonderfully and would make an excellent addition to any collection of French faience, Quimper pottery, or early 20th-century decorative art.

**Height:** 14 cm

A charming and increasingly sought-after piece by one of Quimper's most notable artists.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Lee Sherman Antiques has dated this Quimper Stoneware Baby Figurine to the 1930s.

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Description
**Charming HB Quimper Stoneware Figure by Berthe Savigny, c.1930**
A delightful and highly collectable polychrome stoneware figure produced by the renowned HB Quimper factory, France, circa 1930.
Lee Sherman Antiques

Standing 14cm high, this charming piece was designed by the celebrated Breton artist **Berthe Savigny (1882–1958)**, one of the most distinctive sculptors associated with Quimper pottery.

fig 1. A glazed stoneware figurine depicting a seated child wearing a bonnet, rendered with a mottled blue and grey glaze and a smooth cream face.
fig 1. Berthe Savigny (1882-1958) 'Un Bébé Assis' Charming Hb Quimper Stoneware Figure by Berthe Savigny, C.1930

Born in Quimper into a highly artistic family, Savigny was largely self-taught and developed a unique style characterised by warmth, tenderness, and sensitivity. Despite suffering partial deafness following an accident, she devoted her life to art, creating sculptures, paintings, and designs that captured scenes of everyday life with remarkable charm.

fig 2. A glazed stoneware figurine depicting a seated child wearing a bonnet, rendered with a mottled blue and grey glaze and a smooth cream face.
fig 2. Berthe Savigny (1882-1958) 'Un Bébé Assis' Charming Hb Quimper Stoneware Figure by Berthe Savigny, C.1930

Her collaboration with the HB Quimper factory began in 1926 following the success of her celebrated child figures and dolls. Although the factory later sought an exclusive contract, Savigny retained ownership of her designs while allowing selected models to be produced in series.

fig 3. A glazed stoneware figurine depicting a seated child wearing a bonnet, rendered with a mottled blue and grey glaze and a smooth cream face.
fig 3. Berthe Savigny (1882-1958) 'Un Bébé Assis' Charming Hb Quimper Stoneware Figure by Berthe Savigny, C.1930

This attractive example perfectly reflects her distinctive artistic vision and the enduring appeal of Quimper pottery. Beautifully decorated in traditional polychrome colours, it displays wonderfully and would make an excellent addition to any collection of French faience, Quimper pottery, or early 20th-century decorative art.

Height:** 14 cm

A charming and increasingly sought-after piece by one of Quimper's most notable artists.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Sherman Antiques has dated this Quimper Stoneware Baby Figurine to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220068
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Archive I A glazed stoneware figurine depicting a seated child wearing a bonnet, rendered with a mottled blue and grey glaze and a smooth cream face.

BERTHE SAVIGNY (1882-1958) 'UN BÉBÉ ASSIS' Charming HB Quimper Stoneware Figure by Berthe Savigny, c.1930

Archive II A glazed stoneware figurine depicting a seated child wearing a bonnet, rendered with a mottled blue and grey glaze and a smooth cream face. View II
Archive III A glazed stoneware figurine depicting a seated child wearing a bonnet, rendered with a mottled blue and grey glaze and a smooth cream face. View III
Archive IV A glazed stoneware figurine depicting a seated child wearing a bonnet, rendered with a mottled blue and grey glaze and a smooth cream face. View IV
Archive V A glazed stoneware figurine depicting a seated child wearing a bonnet, rendered with a mottled blue and grey glaze and a smooth cream face. View V
Archive VI A glazed stoneware figurine depicting a seated child wearing a bonnet, rendered with a mottled blue and grey glaze and a smooth cream face. View VI
Archive VII A glazed stoneware figurine depicting a seated child wearing a bonnet, rendered with a mottled blue and grey glaze and a smooth cream face. View VII
Archive VIII A glazed stoneware figurine depicting a seated child wearing a bonnet, rendered with a mottled blue and grey glaze and a smooth cream face. View VIII
Archive IX A glazed stoneware figurine depicting a seated child wearing a bonnet, rendered with a mottled blue and grey glaze and a smooth cream face. View IX
Archive X A glazed stoneware figurine depicting a seated child wearing a bonnet, rendered with a mottled blue and grey glaze and a smooth cream face. View X
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A glazed stoneware figurine depicting a seated child wearing a bonnet, rendered with a mottled blue and grey glaze and a smooth cream face.
BERTHE SAVIGNY (1882-1958) 'UN BÉBÉ ASSIS' Charming HB Quimper Stoneware Figure by Berthe Savigny, c.1930
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A glazed stoneware figurine depicting a seated child wearing a bonnet, rendered with a mottled blue and grey glaze and a smooth cream face.
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Originating in Brittany, France, Quimper stoneware gained international recognition for decorative hand-painted faience and sculptural art pottery produced during the 19th and 20th centuries.

These figures were typically modelled from high-fired stoneware clay and finished with reactive, drip, or mottled glazes that create varied tones and texture across the glazed surface.

Authentic examples frequently carry factory stamps or maker marks on the underside, such as HB Quimper, alongside incised or cast artist signatures within the clay.

Sculptural ceramic figures can be styled individually on open shelving, displayed as part of a mantelpiece arrangement, or integrated alongside books and framed prints.

Glazed stoneware should be dusted with a soft dry microfibre cloth or gently cleaned using warm water and mild liquid detergent, avoiding abrasive cleaners or prolonged immersion.
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