{"product_id":"henriot-quimper-armorial-faience-plate-fleur-de-lis-montjoie-saint-denis-mid-20th-century-france","title":"Henriot Quimper Armorial Faïence Plate | Fleur-de-Lis, “Montjoie Saint Denis”, Mid-20th Century France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hand-painted French faïence plate from Quimper, centred with the royal arms of France and the historic battle cry “Montjoie Saint Denis.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade by Henriot — one of France’s oldest ceramic houses — it carries the kind of detail and symbolism that gives a piece real presence, even when simply placed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst  there is so much fascinating and rich history within this piece, \u003cstrong\u003eit’s okay to love it just because it looks gorgeous!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Breton faïence plate produced by Henriot Quimper, a workshop active since the 17th century and known for its hand-painted ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe centre features a blue shield with three gold fleur-de-lis — the royal arms of France — crowned and framed with a banner reading “Montjoie Saint Denis,” the traditional rallying cry of French kings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe border is finished with repeating fleur-de-lis and loose green brushwork, typical of Quimper decoration, with a warm ochre rim. The painting shows the slight variation and softness that comes with hand work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarked Henriot Quimper to the reverse, along with the decorator’s initial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced mid-20th century, but drawing directly on much earlier French royal and regional symbolism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY IT WORKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not just decorative — it carries recognisable French iconography that reads clearly in a space. The blue and ochre palette grounds it, while the motif adds structure and intent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO STYLE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Layered into a kitchen or pantry shelf with other ceramics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Hung as part of a small wall grouping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• On a console or marble surface to anchor lighter objects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• In a bathroom with soap or brushware for contrast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Origin: Quimper, Brittany, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Maker: Henriot Quimper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Date: Mid-20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Material: Hand-painted tin-glazed earthenware (faïence)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Decoration: Royal arms of France, fleur-de-lis, “Montjoie Saint Denis”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Mark: Signed to base with decorator’s initial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Condition: Good vintage condition with light, expected wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Founders of Rome","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43435355930690,"sku":"FOR-7814-UNT-FOUNDERS O","price":175.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/3981\/8050\/files\/IMG-8915.png?v=1775430324","url":"https:\/\/foundersofrome.co.nz\/products\/henriot-quimper-armorial-faience-plate-fleur-de-lis-montjoie-saint-denis-mid-20th-century-france","provider":"Founders of Rome","version":"1.0","type":"link"}