Antique French majolica barbotine duck pitcher modeled as a standing mallard with open beak spout and sculpted reed handle. Finished in highly bright, saturated glazes blending cobalt blue, chartruese green, and vivid burnt orange over detailed feather texturing.
The color retention is exceptional, with strong gloss and crisp modeling throughout. This form is characteristic of Saint Clement production by Keller et Guérin, known for expressive naturalistic animal ceramics in the late 19th century.
The underside shows typical earthenware construction with remnants of Saint Clement's mark stamped in the bottom. A striking and display worthy example suitable for use or collection.
Approx. 13 in tall by approx. 6 in wide.
Excellent used antique condition with minimal wear, bright high gloss glaze, and no chips or cracks observed.