CIRCA 1835, INCISED MARKS, PROBABLY CLAUSS

Details

A Paris pale-apricot ground part tea-service
Circa 1835, incised marks, probably Clauss
Painted and gilt with vignettes of stylised prunus, peony, chrysanthemum and other Oriental shrubs issuing from Chinese planters and vases, below gilt scale, diaper, fretted-stripe and pebble pattern sections, enclosed within scrolling foliage, broad gilt-line rims, comprising:
A teapot and cover
A hot-water-jug and cover
A two-handled sugar-bowl and cover
A milk-jug
A slop-basin
Ten teacups and saucers

Special notice

No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

Lot Essay

Cf. Régine de Plinval de Guillebon, Paris Porcelain 1870-1850 (London 1972), pp. 232-233, pls. 169 and 170 for an illustration of porcelain designs by Clauss exhibited in 1834 and a tea-set by Clauss decorated by Schoelcher.

More from BRITISH AND CONTINENTAL CERAMICS

View All