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What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?
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At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Large 18th Century French Porcelain Soup Tureen & Stand Decorated in Cornflowers
By Clingancourt Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
Large 18th Century French Porcelain Soup Tureen and Stand Decorated with Cornflower Sprigs, Marked
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Soup Tureens
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century French Porcelain Shallow Bowl Locré Circa 1785
By Locré & Russinger's Factory 1
Located in Katonah, NY
This 18th-century French porcelain dish was hand-painted circa 1785.
Crafted at the renowned Locré
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Rococo Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century French Porcelain Plate by Dagoty with Children at Play
By Dagoty
Located in Katonah, NY
scene of children at play.
This juxtaposition is characteristic of 18th-century French porcelain; only
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 18th C Chantilly French Porcelain Bowl in a Clobbered Blue Sprig Pattern
By Chantilly
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of 18th century French porcelain!
Date:
18th Century.
Overall condition:
It is in overall
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Sèvres Porcelain Ormolu-Mounted Vases
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique Sèvres porcelain ormolu-mounted vases
French, 18th Century
Height 50cm, diameter
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
18th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'ALUM: ROCC: L:'
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th Century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jar with lid - 'ALUM: ROCC: L:'
By
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Jars
Materials
Enamel
