Product Detail
No.
size
country
estimate age
price
XXIII -027
φ11.1cm h7.0cm
France
20c
¥13,000
description
端正なフォルムが美しいカフェオレボウル。背面には「ST AMAND HAMAGE」、そして滲んでしまっていますが「RD」の文字から、”NORD”の記述が推察できます。このシグネチャー(刻印)は1800年代末以降から1900年代前半頃にかけてのものですが、素地や釉薬の質感から1900年代に入ってから生産されたものではないかと思われます。Saint-Amand(ST AMAND )社は、フランス北部のSaint-Amand-les-Eauxで18世紀初頭に築窯され、オーナーが代わりながらも19世紀後半から大戦前にかけて多くの製陶工場を立ち上げ、隆盛を極めましたが、時代背景もあってか20世紀中頃に全ての工場を閉鎖しています。長い歴史を持つ窯でも無情に去らざるを得ない当時の時代背景を鑑みると複雑ではありますが、それでも隆盛を極めた時期に作陶されたものと考えると、それはそれでまた一層愛おしく感じさせてくれます。やや小ぶりなカフェオレボウルではありますが、全体的に状態は良く、普段使いにお楽しみいただける逸品かと存じますので、お好きな方は是非。
This café au lait bowl has a neat and beautiful form. On the back are the words "ST AMAND HAMAGE" and the letters "RD," which suggest "NORD," although they are blurred. The signature dates to the late 1800s or early 1900s, but the texture of the base and glaze indicates that it was made in the 1900s. The Saint-Amand company established a kiln in Saint-Amand-les-Eaux in northern France in the early 18th century. Amidst changing ownership, many pottery factories were set up from the late 19th century to before World War I. Still, all were closed by the mid-20th century, probably due to the historical background. It is with mixed feelings that I consider the historical background of the era in which even potteries with long histories had to leave without mercy. Still, I feel even more attached to the pottery when I think it was made during the company's most prosperous period. The café au lait bowl is relatively small, but overall it is in good condition and is a gem to be enjoyed for daily use.