拍品专文
Jacques Caffieri (d. 1755), sculpteur, fondeur et ciseleur du Roi
THE PROPERTY OF A LADY OF TITLE
A LOUIS XV ORMOLU AND FRENCH SOFT-PASTE PORCELAIN ENCRIER
BY JACQUES CAFFIERI
细节
A LOUIS XV ORMOLU AND FRENCH SOFT-PASTE PORCELAIN ENCRIER
By Jacques Caffieri
The asymetrical rocaille and floral-scrolled base and circular lidded inkwell with C-scrolls and flowering finial, flanked by Cupid in a plumed foliate helmet, holding an arrow, seated on a trunk base with a hidden drawer and floral oak branch, the base issuing scrolled and foliate asymetrical branches with foliate drip-pans and upswept acanthus-shaped nozzles with polychrome porcelain flowerheads, signed to the reverse, 'Caffieri fecit 1759', restorations and minor losses to porcelain, the putto and inkwell probably associated and adapted
17 in. (43 cm.) wide; 12 in. (31 cm.) high
By Jacques Caffieri
The asymetrical rocaille and floral-scrolled base and circular lidded inkwell with C-scrolls and flowering finial, flanked by Cupid in a plumed foliate helmet, holding an arrow, seated on a trunk base with a hidden drawer and floral oak branch, the base issuing scrolled and foliate asymetrical branches with foliate drip-pans and upswept acanthus-shaped nozzles with polychrome porcelain flowerheads, signed to the reverse, 'Caffieri fecit 1759', restorations and minor losses to porcelain, the putto and inkwell probably associated and adapted
17 in. (43 cm.) wide; 12 in. (31 cm.) high
来源
The Chester-Beattie Collection