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Pair of Vintage French Earthenware "Carnival" Figurines
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Pair of Vintage French Earthenware "Carnival" Figurines

1920 - 1940
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So typically French ! This delightful Pair of Early 20th Century Vintage French Earthenware Figurines, gaily dressed in their colourful carnival costumes regard each other from their rocky bases with studied interest, hinting at a romantic liaison in the making. Softly decorated in a multicoloured palette, no Makers Mark, but the underside of each piece impress marked, viz :- The Gentleman ~ o BU 1288 ~ The Lady ~ BU 1280 o . Suggested attributions from our readers as to possible atelier are welcome and will be duly credited.

Sizes ~ Gentleman ~ Height ~ 37.50 cm. / 14.75 inches ~ Width ~ 11.40 cm. / 4.50 inches ~ Depth ~ 13.30 cm. / 5.25 inches ~ Lady ~ Height ~ 38.10 cm. / 15.00 inches ~ Width ~ 11.40 cm. / 4.50 inches ~ Depth ~ 14.00 cm. / 5.50 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1930

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Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
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Antiques4EU has dated these French Earthenware Carnival Figurines to the 1930s.

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So typically French ! This delightful Pair of Early 20th Century Vintage French Earthenware Figurines, gaily dressed in their colourful carnival costumes regard each other from their rocky bases with studied interest, hinting at a romantic liaison in the making.
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Softly decorated in a multicoloured palette, no Makers Mark, but the underside of each piece impress marked, viz :- The Gentleman ~ o BU 1288 ~ The Lady ~ BU 1280 o.
Antiques4EU

. Suggested attributions from our readers as to possible atelier are welcome and will be duly credited.

fig 1. A pair of hand-painted French earthenware figurines depicting a male and female figure in carnival attire with rose pink and teal glazes.
fig 1. Pair of Vintage French Earthenware "Carnival" Figurines

Sizes ~ Gentleman ~ Height ~ 37.50 cm. / 14.75 inches ~ Width ~ 11.40 cm. / 4.50 inches ~ Depth ~ 13.30 cm. / 5.25 inches ~ Lady ~ Height ~ 38.10 cm. / 15.00 inches ~ Width ~ 11.40 cm. / 4.50 inches ~ Depth ~ 14.00 cm. / 5.50 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1930

fig 2. A pair of hand-painted French earthenware figurines depicting a male and female figure in carnival attire with rose pink and teal glazes.
fig 2. Pair of Vintage French Earthenware "Carnival" Figurines

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Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques4EU has dated these French Earthenware Carnival Figurines to the 1930s.

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POVFFCF-55
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Pair of Vintage French Earthenware "Carnival" Figurines

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A pair of hand-painted French earthenware figurines depicting a male and female figure in carnival attire with rose pink and teal glazes.
Pair of Vintage French Earthenware "Carnival" Figurines
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A pair of hand-painted French earthenware figurines depicting a male and female figure in carnival attire with rose pink and teal glazes.
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French ceramic manufacturers have produced figures inspired by carnival masquerades and Italian Commedia dellarte characters since the eighteenth century. These theatrical figures, including Harlequin, Pierrot, and Columbine, became popular decorative motifs in European homes during nineteenth and twentieth-century revivals.

These figures are typically crafted from press-moulded or slip-cast earthenware clay, fired at high temperatures, and finished with colourful tin or lead glazes. Hand-painted enamel detailing is applied to define facial features, costume patterns, and decorative elements on the base.

Authentic pieces often feature impressed or painted makers marks on the underside of the base, along with characteristic fine glaze crazing from age. Examining the depth of the hand-painted brushwork, soft wear on the unglazed foot rim, and the weight of the ceramic body helps determine age and origin.

Position them as a symmetrical pair on a fireplace mantelpiece, or arrange them inside a glazed display cabinet alongside contemporary art glass and books. Their vibrant glazes provide an ideal accent tone on dark wood sideboards or marble surfaces.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry artists brush to remove debris from detailed crevasses. Avoid fully immersing glazed earthenware in water or using abrasive chemical cleaners, as moisture can penetrate existing glaze crazing or damage delicate overglaze enamels.
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