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Antique French Paris Porcelain Bourdois & Bloch Meissen Style Parrot Figure
About the Item
A stunning early 20th century French Belle Époque period Bourdois & Bloch Porcelaine de Paris Meissen style porcelain figure of a parrot.
Made in Paris, France, circa 1910, exceptionally executed, exquisitely detailed throughout and displaying brilliant hand painted rich coloring, with a unique pierced beak, realistically modeled with wings slightly open perched atop a naturalistic tree stump base, Signed, underglaze blue crossed arrows mark to lower tree trunk.
What truly stands out and is absolutely remarkable is how the maker/artist manged to make this work appear like a completely different sculpture depending on the angle it's viewed from.
History:
Paris Porcelain (Porcelain de Paris), a term that conjures images of grandeur, elegance, and sophistication; is to France what Dresden Porcelain is to Germany. Porcelain by a variety of makers from a region rather than one maker, it's the collective name given to the various porcelain studios and decorating workshops within and around Paris, France. In this case and many others Porcelain de Paris is also as good if not sometimes better than Dresden, Meissen or Sevres porcelain and is certainly a collectible to look out for.
The Bourdoir and Bloch factory was originally founded around 1820 and specialized in producing fine quality porcelain in the style of the famous 18th century factories. This most distinctive figural bird was made by the Paris porcelain factory of Bourdoir and Bloch around 1910.
This example bears the August 8, 1887 registered trademark of two blue crossed arrows, used around the time that Eugene Marx Clauss had joined forces with Achille Bloch and Leon Bourdois (who were both collaborators of Samson) and were operating under the name Clauss Co from 1887-1890 in the small factory started by Eugene's grandfather Jean-Marx Clauss in 1788 on rue de la Pierre-Levee in Paris.
This Parisian antique porcelain parrot figurine is a true treasure from Bourdois et Bloch. The intricately designed white paste porcelain material, vivid polychrome, unusual form and unique antique style make it a wonderful addition to any collection. Its origin in France adds to its exclusivity and historical significance.
Dimensions: (approx)
9" Tall, 5" Wide, 6.75" Deep;
Condition:
Excellent original antique condition. Presents splendidly. Wear consistent with age and handling. No cracks or chips. Bright vivid multicolor. Overall a wonderful example
- Creator:Bloch & Bourdois (Manufacturer),Porcelaine de Paris (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
- Style:Belle Époque (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1910
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent original antique condition. Presents splendidly. Wear consistent with age and handling. No cracks or chips. Bright vivid color.
- Seller Location:Forney, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5977242344282
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