A PARIS (LOUIS ANDRÉ ET CIE.) GREEN AND GILT-GROUND PARCEL BISCUIT CENTERPIECE

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A PARIS (LOUIS ANDRÉ ET CIE.) GREEN AND GILT-GROUND PARCEL BISCUIT CENTERPIECE
CIRCA 1834, IRON-RED STENCILLED MARKS

Modelled in the Empire style with two winged angels supporting the pierced lozenge-shaped basket on their heads, the sides of the base moulded with a lion mask centering foliate scrolls and anthemion, on paw feet (hairline cracks to underside, one neck restored, minor wear to gilding)--16 5/8in. (42.7cm.) high, 18 5/8in. (47.3cm.) wide

Lot Essay

The stencilled marks are those of the Manuf^tre de Foëscy Passage Violet N^o 5 B. Poissonière à Paris. Although ownership of the factory changed over the course of several years, from November 23, 1832 to 1835 it was owned in partnership by Louis André and the bankers André & Cottier. In 1836, the factory moved to 41, rue des Petits-Ècuries. Marked examples are rare.

Cf. Regine de Plinval de Guillebon, Porcelain of Paris 1770-1850, New York, 1972, pp. 211-212