This wonderful incredibly colorful fish dish was realized by Creil & Montereau earthenware circa 1880. It is representing “La pêche aux bébés” (“Fishing for Babys”) Slightly chantourné shape, representing a couple fishing for babies in a lake at sunrise, the baby caught waiting for a square aquarium. Signed bottom left, “fr.richard” and Creil stamp on the back.
Le Parisien set is telling the story of a young Parisian boy discovering the countryside, with many scenes so charming. Decorated with a brown rim enhanced with groups of three petals, the whole set depicts a fantastic and humorous universe with part of imaginary characters who cook and play with vegetables, fruits, meat, and fish. This design set is the most famous of the factory Creil & Montereau, designed by the French artist and painter Antoine-Albert Richard (1845-1921) said “Froment-Richard”.
Book pictures extracted from Gauvin (dir.), “Antoine-Albert Richard dit Froment-Richard décorateur sur faïence à Creil, Montereau et Sarreguemines”, Sarreguemines :Sarreguemines passion, 2010.
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Creator:Creil et Montereau(Manufacturer)
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Dimensions:Height: 1.19 in (3 cm)Width: 22.84 in (58 cm)Depth: 11.62 in (29.5 cm)
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Materials and Techniques:CeramicHand-Painted
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Place of Origin:France
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Period:1870-1879
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Date of Manufacture:1876-1886
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:Paris, FR
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Reference Number:Seller: AE0888/01Seller: LU4694126494152
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