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for lovers of Quimper pottery and related French faïence!
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for lovers of Quimper pottery and related French faïence! |
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QUIMPER CLUB INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL |
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| The Journal is published twice a year, 24 pages in full color with a complete French translation. Articles are primarily written by Club members, although we do have guest authors on a regular basis. We also send out other periodic communications during the year about Club activities, things happening in the world of Quimper pottery, and other items of general interest. | |
 Every issue features either a decor or a form. For the Chinese year of the rooster, the May 2005 issue had a photo spread on the rooster decor in French faïence. Other article topics included an interview with a painter at HB-Henriot, heraldry, sculpteur Nicot, and miniatures. |
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 In
the May 2006 issue, the
article about Quimper artist Marc'harit Houël and the songs of Theodore
Botrel touched on several aspects of the Breton cultural heritage. An
overview a year of flea markets and antiques shows in Brittany provided
useful information for Q Club members. |
 Quimper
collectors are frequently interested in other French faïence, and
articles often present other manufactures, such as this one about Blois
in the December 2003 issue. Olivier Lapicque was the featured artist,
and a photo report of the Pêcheur décor of Paul Fouillen was the result
of participation by Club members. |
| Back issues of the Journal are available
for purchase by Club members; more information can be found on the
For Members Only
page. All texts and photos on this web site are the property of the Quimper Club International. |
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Various
themes interest prospective writers, and in the December 2006
issue, there was a charming article about the appeal of children. Artist
Paul Yvain was featured, as were costumes from Finistère, the shoe form,
and Quimper marks used by different stores.
Artists
of yesterday and today are regularly introduced; in the December
2005 issue, there was an interview with Philippe Lalys. A visit to the
Plozevet doll furniture museum, an overview of Nevers faïence, and
coffee and tea pots were also in this issue.
The
Q & A section provides an opportunity for any Club member to send in a
photo with a question; these questions have been the basis for further articles at
times. A question about this pieces was asked in May 2006. Other
articles included tips about photographing your collection, Napoleon as
represented in art, and the Norman decor.