Pair of Hand Painted Quimper Vases by Henriot Quimper Pair of small hand painted vases by Henriot Quimper, marked HR Quimper on underside, end of 19th century circa. Featuring a Breton man and a brotonne woman in traditional clothing standing over the shield of Brittany, decorated with spring flowers and decor riche. Measuring H 6.5 W 4 D 4 in In overall good condition, wear consistent with age. Provenance: Floyd and Beverly Sherman's Private Collection No reserve

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