18th century earthenware Veuve Perrin Marseille Fisherman's Urn

This imposing earthenware urn was produced by the famous Veuve Perrin factory in Marseilles in the 18th century, and is typical of the refinement and expertise of the period in Marseilles, perfectly illustrating the creativity and technical excellence of the workshop run by Pierrette Candelot, known as Veuve Perrin.

This urn is made of finely glazed tin-glazed earthenware.
It is mounted on a pedestal and features trees, houses and here we have a pretty fisherman and boats.
There is an abundance of flower bouquet motifs (roses, anemones, daisies), sometimes enlivened by small insects, all executed with brightly colored glazes: deep blue, bright yellow, green, pink, earthy brown. This rich palette clearly distinguishes Veuve Perrin's production.
The stopper is in the shape of flames, and the size of this urn is very imposing, measuring 45 cm.
The pieces produced by the Veuve Perrin factory are highly varied, but can be recognized by the finesse of their decoration, the originality of their shapes and the frequent use of polychrome decorations on white or yellow backgrounds, with southern landscapes and floral compositions.
At the factory, each piece was hand-painted, which explains its uniqueness. Today, the works of the Veuve Perrin are highly sought-after and present in many French and international museums.
This urn represents one of the pinnacles of 18th-century French earthenware, emblematic of Provençal taste and the Rocaille style.

However, the stopper needs restoring... or not, and a small chip can be seen on a photo.
The photo clearly shows the VP marking on each side of the central axis of the underside, which is hand-made in the tradition of the Veuve Perrin workshop in the 18th century.
Height 45 cm

Ref: LV6IR10501