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Botanical Illusion: Important Strasbourg Faience Cabbage Tureen & Cover,
Mid-18th Century
Origin: Strasbourg, France | Dimensions: 8 1/2 in. (H) …
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Botanical Illusion: Important Strasbourg Faience Cabbage Tureen & Cover,
Mid-18th Century
Origin: Strasbourg, France | Dimensions: 8 1/2 in. (H) x 10 3/4 in. (D) | Material: Faience (Tin-Glazed Earthenware)
This distinct French trompe l'œil faience tureen and cover is molded in the form of a large cabbager in shades of green and white, with the body and cover consisting of a series of overlapping large leaves.
Historical Context
Produced by the renowned Strasbourg Factory (likely during the Hannong era of the mid-to-late 18th century), this piece represents the height of French Rococo dining culture. During this period, "deception" wares—ceramics designed to mimic nature—were fashionable conversation pieces used in the service à la française. Strasbourg was the premier manufactory for these wares, famous for their vibrant high-fire colors and naturalistic modeling.
Provenance: Private West Coast Collection; formerly with The Antique Porcelain Company, New York (retains original paper label).
Condition: Good.
Museum & Literature References
Musée des Arts Décoratifs (Paris):
Object: Légumier et plateau en forme de chou (Vegetable dish and stand in the form of a cabbage).
Attribution: Paul Hannong Manufactory, Strasbourg, c. 1748–1754.
Inventory Number: Inv. 32268.
Note: This is the primary benchmark for this model.
Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA):
Object: Soup tureen and stand.
Attribution: Paul Antoine Hannong, Before 1745.
Accession Number: 84.85a-c
Description: For a cabbage tromp l'oeil tureen.
Musée National de Céramique (Sèvres):
Object: Terrine chou, trompe-l'œil (Cabbage tureen).
Context: The Sèvres collection holds various botanical tureens by Hannong.
Strasbourg Faience, by Hans Haug. (The definitive text on the Hannong family's production).
(Ref: NY10952/nkrr)
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- Dimensions
- 10.75ʺW × 10.75ʺD × 8.5ʺH
- Period
- Mid 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Faience
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Green
- Condition Notes
- Good condition Good condition less
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