Vintage Michel Caugant Duck Pâté Dish, Handmade in France
This charming Michel Caugant Duck Pâté Dish is a fine example of French ceramic artistry, combining practical design with collectable appeal. Made in France during the 1980s, it features a glossy multicoloured glaze in tones of green, black, and yellow, modelled in the shape of a duck with excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Michel Caugant, a celebrated French ceramicist, became famous for his distinctive range of animal-shaped pâté dishes, produced in Quimper, Brittany. Each piece is stamped or inscribed on the base with a description in French, affirming its authenticity and origin.
Michel Caugant Duck Pâté Dish Details
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Maker: Michel Caugant
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Origin: Quimper, France
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Material: Glazed ceramic pottery
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Design: Duck-shaped pâté dish, hand-painted multicolour glaze
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Era: 1980s
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Height: 5 inches (approx.)
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Length: 9 inches (approx.)
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Width: 4 inches (approx.)
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Condition: Excellent vintage condition, minimal signs of use
This Michel Caugant Duck Pâté Dish is not only a delightful collector’s piece but also a stylish accent for a kitchen, dining room, or display cabinet. Its glossy finish and lifelike sculptural form reflect both humour and sophistication, typical of Caugant’s unique design style.
Condition – Excellent Vintage Example
This Michel Caugant Duck Pâté Dish remains in excellent condition with minimal signs of use. The glaze is bright and consistent, with no cracks, chips, or restoration. The base retains its original French description and maker’s mark.
Please note that colours may appear slightly different under various lighting or screen settings. All photos provided show the exact item for your assessment before purchase.
Collectability and Design Significance of the Michel Caugant Duck Pâté Dish
Collectors value the Michel Caugant Duck Pâté Dish for its charm, originality, and connection to France’s rich pottery heritage. Caugant’s whimsical animal designs gained international appreciation during the 1970s and 1980s for their fusion of function and art.
Originally intended to hold traditional French pâté, these dishes are now sought-after as decorative and collectible ceramics. The Michel Caugant Duck Pâté Dish looks wonderful as part of a vintage pottery display or as a unique conversation piece in modern interiors.
For more on Michel Caugant’s work and legacy, visit the Quimper Faïence Museum which explores Brittany’s ceramic traditions and the artists who shaped them.
You can also explore more pieces like this in our Vintage Ceramics Collection.
Before You Order
Please take a moment to:
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Study all images carefully, as they show the exact Pâté Dish you will receive.
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Note the measurements to ensure it fits your display or intended use.
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Appreciate its handmade nature, as subtle variations in glaze and finish add charm and authenticity.
We describe every piece accurately and encourage you to review the photos before completing your order.
Summary of the Michel Caugant Duck Pâté Terrine Dish
An outstanding vintage Duck Pâté Terrine from the 1980s, made in France and beautifully glazed in multicoloured tones. Handmade with care and in excellent condition, this collectable dish embodies the charm and creativity of vintage French ceramics.
Perfect for collectors, interior decorators, or anyone who appreciates playful yet elegant design, this Fabulous terrine Dish brings personality and style to any setting.















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