MOUSTIERS - Lot 313

MOUSTIERS Earthenware water pot and basin with polychrome decoration in the taste of David Téniers depicting scenes of villagers sitting outside on a rocky terrace with buildings in the background. The basin is decorated with four birds on a leafy terrace around the scene. Last quarter of the 18th century Pot H. 24.5 cm Basin L. 39 cm AJC Restoration of pitcher and basin. For a similar basin see: Bulletin de l'Académie de Moustiers n° 60 2010 Article J.C Alary page 74 For a similar pitcher attributed to Varages, see "Faïences provençales" - "Trésors des collections privées à Grasse" exhibition, 1992. Label N° 304. - Former collection of M. le Colonel Bertrand. Bibliography: P. Bertrand. "Faïenciers de VARAGES" Page 222 Provenance: F. and P. Deguingand earthenware collection.