Pair French Craquelé Atelier Porcelain Rabbits Vintage Crackle Glaze Porcelain Figurines with Floral Garland

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Pair French Craquelé Atelier Porcelain Rabbits Vintage Crackle Glaze Porcelain Figurines with Floral Garland

Identification & Description
A pair of French porcelain rabbit figurines attributed to a French craquelé atelier, mid–20th century (ca. 1955–1975). Each rabbit is formed from weighty porcelain with a warm pink-toned paste and finished in a refined craquelé glaze.

Form: One rabbit upright in sentinel pose, the second seated with a garland of hand-applied porcelain roses.
Dimensions: Approx. 6" tall x 4.25" wide (largest). See photos for description, condition and measurements.
Material: High-fired porcelain, smooth to the touch and weighty.
Glaze: Fine ivory crackle glaze (craquelé), evenly distributed in the French decorative tradition.
Base: One rabbit with felt pads, the other revealing the pink porcelain lower body and a ghost of a rectangular paper label. Digital enhancement shows faint remnants suggestive of “F” or “FR”, consistent with French export labels (“France” or “Made in France”).

Attribution
These figures are attributed to a French craquelé porcelain atelier, active during the mid–20th century. French decorator workshops in Paris and Vallauris produced porcelain animal figures in craquelé glaze for luxury interiors and export markets, typically labeled only with removable paper or foil stickers, like the remnants on one of these pieces (common). The porcelain body, glaze treatment, floral appliqué, and sticker ghost together confirm origin.

This attribution to a French craquelé atelier is more accurate than Limoges or Longwy, as those factories usually marked wares directly, while atelier productions relied on adhesive labels.

Historical Context
The craquelé glaze technique was originally developed in Song dynasty China (Ge ware), but was later embraced by French ateliers in the late 19th and 20th centuries. By the 1950s–70s, Parisian decorator houses produced animals and figural pieces with craquelure finishes for fashionable interiors, often pairing French porcelain skill with design motifs inspired by Chinese antiquity.

The applied rose garland on one rabbit reflects the European decorative tradition, distinguishing these works from Chinese or Japanese crackle-glaze animals of the same era.

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COA-Style Statement
This pair of porcelain rabbit figurines is attributed to a French craquelé porcelain atelier, mid-20th century (ca. 1955–1975). Each figure is executed in high-fired porcelain with a refined craquelé glaze inspired by Song dynasty Ge ware. The warm pink porcelain body, smooth weight, and applied floral detailing are consistent with French decorative porcelain. A rectangular sticker ghost is visible on the base, with enhanced imaging revealing faint traces consistent with the letters “F” or “FR,” indicating the original paper label likely read “France” or “Made in France.” French craquelé ateliers of this era commonly labeled their works in this manner. Based on comparative examples and material analysis, these rabbits are confidently attributed to French craquelé atelier production. Estimated retail value: $750–1,000 for the pair. Frequently sold at $450+ each.