C1890 France Desvres Fourmaintraux Cacatoès Acceptable Porté Faïence Perroquet officiel 10"

This item is a large French Desvres Fourmaintraux faience cockatoo figurine, dating to around c.1890, and modeled in vibrant majolica-style glaze. The striking parrot features a boldly colored body with green and yellow plumage, a vivid blue crest, and painted detailing in orange, black, and red. It is perched on a wonderfully hand-decorated tree stump base with a mottled, impressionistic pattern.

This piece is attributed to Fourmaintraux Frères, a leading family of faience artists from Desvres, France, renowned for their highly collectible pottery works of the 19th and early 20th century. The underside carries a painted “U” mark typical of Desvres Fourmaintraux production of that period.

? Product Details:

• Maker: Fourmaintraux Frères (Desvres, France)

• Origin: Desvres, French Faience

• Type: Ceramic Cockatoo / Parrot Figurine

• Style: Majolica / Faience

• Height: Approx. 25 cm / 10 inches

• Material: Hand-painted glazed faience (earthenware)

• Date: Circa 1890

? Design Highlights:

• Bold, high-relief hand-painted details with strong French majolica character

• Rich color palette featuring turquoise, cobalt, ochre, and emerald

• Lifelike sculpting of feathers, eyes, and claws

• Perched on a stylized tree branch with brushstroke detailing

? Condition:
Used condition. The piece shows wear consistent with age, including glaze wear, visible flaking and small chips along the base edge, and a glaze dot flaw on the tail (see photos). Still structurally sound and displays beautifully with bright coloration. No box included.

? About Desvres & Fourmaintraux:

Desvres, a historic French town, is synonymous with fine faience pottery. The Fourmaintraux family were among its most prominent artisans, producing whimsical, richly painted figural ceramics during the 19th century. Pieces like this cockatoo are highly collectible for their charm, craft, and color.