1871, SIGNED AND DATED 'BROCARD/PARIS/1871'

Details

A BROCARD ENAMELLED AND GILT LARGE BOWL IN THE ISLAMIC TASTE
1871, SIGNED AND DATED 'BROCARD/PARIS/1871'
Of metal form, enamelled and gilt in the Persian style with medallions surrounded by interlocking bands decorated with stylised foliage scrolls and interlinked flowerheads, in shades of dark-blue, pale-blue, green and red, slight wear
14¼ in. (36.2 cm.) diameter

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

Philippe-Joseph Brocard specialised in the production of imitations of Medieval and Islamic glass, gaining critical acclaim at when first exhibited in 1867 at the Paris Exposition, and subsequently at the 1873 Vienna World's Fair and 1878 Paris exposition. In 1886 he was presented with a gold medal at the Exposition de l'Union Centrale, and five years later was awarded a patent for 'a new procedure for the application of enamels to glass and metal foil'. The fashion for both authentic and revivalist Islamic glass found particular favour with the Rothschilds, see Christie's London, 14 December 2000, lot 10, introductory essay.

More from PROPERTY FROM TWO DUCAL COLLECTIONS, WOBURN ABBEY, BEDFORD

View All