Statue of Little Quinquin

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€14.95
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Replica of the P'tit Quinquin statue after Eugène Déplechin

This piece is a replica of the famous P'tit Quinquin statue, sculpted in 1902 by the Roubaix-born artist Eugène Déplechin (1852-1926). The original work, now kept at Lille's city hall, depicts a lacemaker rocking her child on her lap, paying tribute to the beloved folk lullaby L'Canchon Dormoire, written by Alexandre Desrousseaux (1820-1892).

This tender, intimate scene portrays the life of a lacemaker mother from Lille's Saint-Sauveur district, and has become a true symbol of folklore and identity in Northern France. A copy of the monument now stands in Square Foch in Lille, while the original remains at the city hall, a testament to how dear this work is to the people of Lille.

Specifications:

  • Height: 14 cm
  • Width: 9.5 cm
  • Material: Plaster resin
  • Type: Collectible statuette / decorative object

Perfect for:

  • Lovers of sculpture and regional heritage
  • A meaningful gift for anyone with ties to Lille or Northern France
  • Decorating a shelf, desk, or display case

A piece that blends emotion, maternal tenderness, and folk memory , a fragment of the soul of Northern France for your home.