Lot Essay
See Régine de Plinval de Guillebon, Porcelain of Paris, 1770-1850, New York, 1972, plate 81 for another example in the collection of the Palacio Nacional de Queluz with slight variations in the decoration.
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EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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A PARIS PARCEL BISCUIT CLARET AND GOLD-GROUND CENTERPIECE BASKET
Early 19th century
Modeled as two biscuit figures of bacchantes kneeling back-to-back on a tassled cushion, their heads tipped back and supporting a reticulated basket, the rectangular base moulded on the front and back with winged panthers centering a basket of fruit, the short sides with ribbon tied swags of fruit
163/8in. (41.6cm.) high; 125/8in. (32cm.) wide
Early 19th century
Modeled as two biscuit figures of bacchantes kneeling back-to-back on a tassled cushion, their heads tipped back and supporting a reticulated basket, the rectangular base moulded on the front and back with winged panthers centering a basket of fruit, the short sides with ribbon tied swags of fruit
163/8in. (41.6cm.) high; 125/8in. (32cm.) wide
Sale room notice
In the catalogue photo, a flat screw head rather than a finial is suspended from the underside of the basket. This is due to incorrect assembly. This error has been corrected and a gilt-bronze pinecone finial is now suspended from the underside of the basket between the backs of the two kneeling nymphs.