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1790s, Rare Antique Nevers Plate, Chinese Style, French Faience
An 18th-century French faience from Nevers, showcasing a decor a traditional …
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1790s, Rare Antique Nevers Plate, Chinese Style, French Faience
An 18th-century French faience from Nevers, showcasing a decor a traditional Chinese bird sitting on a tree branch. This scene features a warm palette of orange, blue and green with lively brushstrokes. The edge is shaped and the lip is decorated with a blue scallop line and sprays of flowers. A rare and expressive decor and an excellent example of the country decors that are characteristic of Nevers.
The French faience industry received a huge boost when, late in his reign in 1709, Louis XIV pressured the wealthy to donate their silver plate, previously what they normally used to dine, to his treasury to help pay for his wars. There was an "overnight frenzy" as the elite rushed to get faience replacements of the best quality. Nevers garden vases in blue and white were prominently used in the gardens of the Chateau de Versailles.
Date: 1790s
Material: EarthenwareDimensions: Diameter 23 cm / 9 in
Condition: Good antique condition, small scratches and chips
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- Dimensions
- 8.66ʺW × 0.79ʺD × 8.66ʺH
- Period
- Late 18th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Good — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal … moreGood — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, or visible repairs. less
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