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Antique Old Paris / Vieux Porcelain Figural Chinoiserie Centerpiece

$3,500
£2,687.85
€3,080.24
CA$4,927.14
A$5,519.48
CHF 2,870.82
MX$67,326.27
NOK 36,549.30
SEK 34,463.39
DKK 22,990.09

About the Item

A fine antique French porcelain centerpiece. In the style of Jacob Petit and possibly by Hannong. In the form of cultivated spring with a small pagoda and set of steps, a grassy outcropping with flora throughout, and a small spring and creeks at its center. Cast with numerous open sockets throughout that hold figurines depicting various Chinese characters and a pagoda. The figures include a fisherman, a mother with a basket & child, a nobleman with a chicken & child, and recumbent child. Each positioned at different levels of the spring. The top of the model terminating in a pagoda. Marked to the base with an incised mark. Simply a wonderful, antique French porcelain centerpiece of Chinese interest! (Together with an old felted wooden base.) Date: 19th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall fair, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There are condition issues and old restorations throughout. Noted are: A hairline crack that runs the from the back to the front, a noticeable chip, and fritting to the base. Both the mother and father figures lack the top of their hats. The father and child figure has restoration to the bird and at the base of his cloak. The mother and child figure has a large chip to the childs's robe and back foot. The fisherman has repairs to the his basket, his bucket, and the base of his robe as as well as a chip the base. The finial of the pagoda is detached. There are repairs to the foot of the top section and the top of the base section. Otherwise, there is some rubbing to the gold throughout, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: In the style of Jacob Petit. Marks: With an incised PC or PJ mark to the base. Measurements: Height: ca. 11 7/8 in. Width: ca. 10 1/2 in. Depth: ca. 8 1/2 in. Base: Height: ca. 1 1/8 in. Width: ca. 10 3/4 in. Depth: ca. 8 5/8 in. Man & Boy figurine: Height: ca. 4 5/8 in. Width: ca. 2 in. Depth: ca. 1 3/8 in. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Attributed to:
    Paul Hannong (Workshop/Studio)
  • Similar to:
    Jacob Petit (Maker)Herend (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.88 in (30.18 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinoiserie (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Repaired: See description for condition details. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. See description for condition details.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 4292025151213DIINVAP201stDibs: LU1610244933972

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