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Colorful Earthenware Inca Couple, Montereau Faïenceries, 19th Century

$4,964.91per set
£3,618.48per set
€4,153per set
CA$6,807.14per set
A$7,600.90per set
CHF 3,964.84per set
MX$93,464.40per set
NOK 50,041.19per set
SEK 47,112.02per set
DKK 31,601.02per set
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About the Item

A vibrant 19th-century earthenware Inca couple from Montereau Faïenceries, richly adorned in pre-Columbian ceremonial garb. This magnificent pair in earthenware— depicting a noble Inca man and woman — is a rare Orientalist interpretation by the renowned French Faïenceries Lebeuf, Milliet & Co. (LM & Co.). Executed with fine attention to detail, both figures stand on pedestals, holding ritual objects, and dressed in elaborate colorful garments and gold details. Each carries visual details and accessories denoting leadership and social standing. Marked "168" and “L M” from Creil and Montereau Faïenceries Lebeuf, Milliet (LM & Co.), these pieces were produced in Montereau in the mid-to-late 1800s, reflecting the 19th-century European fascination with ancient civilizations—especially indigenous South American cultures. Perfect for collectors of ethnographic art, 19th-century faience, or those curating a home with global narratives.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)Diameter: 7.09 in (18 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Romantic (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1855-1879
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Lisbon, PT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 10351stDibs: LU9157244666022

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