Lot # 64 - Vintage French Soufflenheim Alsatian Earthenware Covered Terrine

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 24-Sep-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 01-Oct-2025 7:03:00 PM
Current bid:

$12.00

Highest bidder:

Boo Kat

Auction has ended

Description :

Vintage French Soufflenheim Alsatian Earthenware Covered Terrine

A collectible piece showcasing the hallmark style of Alsatian folk pottery, this hand-painted terrine originates from the historic village of Soufflenheim in northeastern France. Crafted from local clay and finished in a deep cobalt blue glaze, it features traditional floral motifs in white, green, and rust-red. The domed lid is topped with a knob handle, while twin side handles and a pedestal base complete its elegant form. Inside, the buff-glazed interior contrasts beautifully with the richly decorated exterior. The underside remains unglazed and bears a hand-marked number, reflecting its artisanal roots.

Details:

  • Origin: Soufflenheim, Alsace, France

  • Material: Glazed earthenware

  • Form: Covered terrine with side handles and domed lid

  • Decoration: Hand-painted floral motifs in cobalt, white, green, and rust-red

  • Interior: Buff-glazed

  • Base: Unglazed with hand-marked number

Collecting Note:

Soufflenheim has been a celebrated pottery center for centuries, known for its rustic, hand-decorated ceramics made from local clay deposits. Covered terrines like this were traditionally used in Alsatian kitchens for hearty dishes such as Baeckeoffe and foie gras. Today, they are cherished as authentic expressions of French provincial heritage.


Dimensions : 6.5 in W x 6.5 in H

Auction History

Highest bidder is Boo Kat

Date Bid User
01-Oct-2025 6:38:33 PM $12.00 Boo Kat
01-Oct-2025 9:16:53 AM $11.00 Yakke 16
30-Sep-2025 12:07:10 PM $10.00 Bizyl
30-Sep-2025 12:07:10 PM $10.00 Yakke 16
30-Sep-2025 11:22:27 AM $9.00 Bizyl
30-Sep-2025 11:22:27 AM $8.00 Yakke 16
26-Sep-2025 10:55:51 AM $6.00 Bizyl
24-Sep-2025 8:10:02 AM $5.00 Laaevum

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