CREIL ET MONTEREAU after Félix BRACQUEMOND (1833-1914) - Lot 379

CREIL ET MONTEREAU after Félix BRACQUEMOND (1833-1914) Very large fine earthenware dinner service of the "flowers and ribbons" model, with polychrome decoration of single flowers surrounded by a waving ribbon, the rim in slight relief underlined by a blue fillet. The dessert plates feature a triple motif (flower, ribbon, bird). The lids of the shaped pieces are adorned with a lemon au naturel. Signed with the monogram B for Bracquemond in the decoration and marked in black on the reverse Creil et Montereau B & Cie (for Barulet et Cie) - Haviland & Cie model in Paris L & Cie debossed or on some pieces terre de fer debossed and CM registered. Late 19th century Comprising 139 pieces: - 2 large oval dishes L: 45x 33cm - 1 oval dish 39.2 x 28.5cm - 3 large round dishes D: 34.5cm - 2 round shallow dishes D: 32.5 & 29cm - 1 large fish dish 59 x 30cm - 1 covered soup tureen D: 34,5cm H: 27cm - 2 covered vegetable dishes with rocaille handles L :27cm (the body of one stained) - 1 round bowl D: 30.5cm - 1 gravy boat with adjoining tray - 1 covered sugar bowl with adjoining tray H :21,5cm - 2 footed bowls D: 23.5 & 23cm H: 5.5cm (one with a hair) - 2 footed bowls D: 24cm H: 14cm (one with stains) - 4 dishes W: 24.5cm (chips on reverse and stains) - 41 plates D: 25.7cm (some with stains) - 14 plates D: 26.7cm - 36 dessert plates D: 21cm - 25 soup plates D: 25cm AJC Excellent overall condition Félix Bracquemond was a French artist and engraver who played an important role in the art movement of the second half of the 19th century. He was a close friend of many artists of his time, including Edouard Manet, Edgar Degas and Camille Pissarro. He was also an active member of the Impressionist circle, rubbing shoulders with Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Above all an engraver, he was behind the revival of the etching technique. His reputation also rests on his discovery and appreciation of Japanese prints.