Catherine Hunter's Les Poules

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Catherine Hunter

Les` Poules

Catherine Hunter is a Belgian artist. She created her first hens entirely by hand in 1999. She presented them at selected exhibitions and the success was immediate.

Within a short time, Catherine could not cope with the orders, which was when she decided to have the hens made in the faiencerie of Longchamp in Burgundy (France). This is where she had sourced and found the potters who were able to produce her hens in the way she originally designed them.

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 
Audrey

Whether they are pecking on your lawn, running on the terrace, resting under a tree, sitting on a table or on the hearth of your fireplace or even climbing on the stairs, Catherine Hunter's hens will give your house and your garden a touch of humor and style.

Catherine Hunter's hens are unique: they are individually hand finished. Their crests, their eyes and their wattles are attached by hand. Each hen receives the artist's mark. There are no more than 100 hens made from the same mold.

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Catherine Hunter's Deluxe Les Poules - Each are named and all have a distinct color, hat and pose - each of the seven Hens and one Rooster are approximately 14" to 16" long, 8" to 11" wide and height varies from 10" to 18" - The colors are a high gloss mirror finish with contrasting hats and features.   Each is $ 185

Special Orders Only Take Five or Six Days

Deluxe Les Poules

"Audrey"

May be Special Ordered

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Deluxe Les Poules

"Brigitte"

In Stock

Deluxe Les Poules

"Catherine"

May be Special Ordered

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Deluxe Les Poules

"Demi"

May be Special Ordered

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Deluxe Les Poules

"Elizabeth"

In Stock

Deluxe Les Poules

"Fay"

May be Special Ordered

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Deluxe Les Poules

"Gerard"

May be Special Ordered

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Deluxe Les Poules

"Halle"

In Stock

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Please Note: All Hand Made Items Are Unique, pottery may vary in color, pattern, shape, size or other physical characteristics.  Bubbles, Grazing and glaze variations are traits of hand craftsmanship, no two pieces made  by hand can be exactly the same, these are signs of uniqueness and NOT defects. 

More Les Poules

Catherine Hunter's regular collection is made of seven hens - Amélie, Bertha, Charlotte, Désirée, Emma, Francine and Hélene, two roosters: Georges and Jules as well as a trio of cute little chickens. Each of them have their own personality and are now available in one of the following eight colors: White, Red, Brown, Grey, Black, Dalmatian (white with black spots), Nevada (blonde with brown spots) and now "Honey". 

Special Orders Only Take Five or Six Days
Color Choices

White


Blonde


Red

Brown

Black 

Dalmatian

Nevada

Honey

Sorry as of July 1st, 2007 Blonde / Yellow has been discontinued

Les Poules

"Amelie"

Amélie is the hardworking one. Head forward and fearing nothing, she takes life as it comes!

Shown above in White

$ 185

May be Special Ordered

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Les Poules

"Bertha"

Bertha, the anxious one. She has heard something. Unable to turn a blind eye, she lifts her head in search of the origin of this worrying news

Shown above in Black

$ 185

Have One in Dark Brown

Les Poules

"Charlotte"

Charlotte is most curious. What has been moved in the farmyard? She seems to ask with her little head slanting

Shown above in Red

$ 185

Have One in Dark Brown

Les Poules

"Desiree"

Désirée is the greedy one. She pecks rapidly at the grass in search of something delicious to put in her beak

Shown above in Yellow

$ 185

May be Special Ordered

allow 1 week

Special Orders Only Take a week

Les Poules

"Emma"

Emma is in love. She tilts her head and is lost in sentimental thoughts of her George

Shown above in Nevada Brown

$ 185

Have Two in Dark Brown

Les Poules

"Francine"

Francine is the maternal one. Nothing will stop her tending to her eggs, which she protects with all her "roundness"

Shown above in Grey

$ 185

Have One in Honey

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"Georges"

Georges is proud. As the head of the farmyard, he holds his head high, most satisfied with his male domination

Shown above in Dalmatian

$ 185

Have One in Nevada Brown

(See Emma on left)

Les Poules

"Helene"

Hélene is cautious. She knows that a worm will surface from the ground. She holds her eye to the ground awaiting the opportunity to seize her prey

Shown above in White

$ 185

May be Special Ordered

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"Jules"

Jules is the tender one. He is younger than George, and this allows him to dominate the farmyard. Jules is happy with the knowledge that he is the preferred one of most of the females. Better built than George, he does not show off his muscles. He passes caring glances to his female companions

Shown above in Grey

$ 185

May be Special Ordered

allow 1 week

Les Poules

"Trio Minis"

Trio Minis: these three little chicken cannot separate and discover together hen house's joys and troubles

$ 169 for set of 3 

 

May be Special Ordered

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Amelie shown here in the "Honey" color

 

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Box of 6 Minis includes Gift Box (as shown) Each box has a Mama & Papa (6"L) and 4 kids (4.5"). All may be hung for display.

"Les Poules-Boules"

Available in White or Yellow (Shown)

$ 74.50

May be Special Ordered

allow 1 week

The finish and colors of these samples, as shown on our website, show approximate colors.   Because of the variation of coloring in digital photographing, and the varying qualities of computer monitors, you should be aware that there may be some color variance from these screen samples to the actual finish sample.  We have tried to eliminate as many variables as possible to try to produce colors and shades as close to the original as possible.

To Order Merchandise on Our Website Please Phone Us Toll Free 866-884-3299 or 610-695-8151

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After Hours Please leave a message, your name and a phone number and time when we can call you back

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