Michel Caugant Duck and Chicken Paté Terrines – 1960s

Vintage Pair of Michel Caugant Duck & Chicken  Paté Terrines French Faience Ceramic Mid-Century 1960s

A charming and collectible pair of Michel Caugant Duck & Chicken Paté Terrines, handcrafted in France during the 1960s. These whimsical faience dishes were originally designed to present fine paté at European festivals and have since become sought-after decorative pieces.
Each terrine is shaped in the form of a duck and a chicken, with hand-painted details and a removable lid revealing a hollow interior. The chicken terrine is notably rarer than the duck, making this matched pair especially desirable for collectors.
Both pieces bear the original inscription: “Cette pièce en faïence véritable, a été entièrement réalisée à la main. Michel Caugant” (Translated: “This piece is true faience and was made entirely by hand. Michel Caugant.”)

Colors: Multi
Manufacturer: Michel Caugant
Country of Manufacture: France
Dimensions of Chicken: Height: 5 in (12.6 cm) Width: 3.3 in (8.3 cm) Length (Head to Tail) : 5.5 in (14 cm)
Weight: 260g
Dimensions of Duck: Height: 3.8 in (9.7 cm) Width: 3.4 in (8.7 cm) Length (Head to Tail) : 6.8 in (17.3 cm)
Weight: 275g
Style: Mid-Century Modern / French Country
Materials and Techniques: Handcrafted ceramic faience (tin-glazed earthenware)
Period: Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture: 1960s
Condition: Fair —  Crazing & Some Staining are present. The Chickens comb & wattles are a little faded & there's a hairline crack on the inside of the base also, these are highlighted in pictures. May have other age related wear & tear/scuff marks. The price has been adjusted to reflect these flaws.  Please Always Thoroughly check the photos for condition!
Product Code: n/a 
 
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