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Early 20th Century French Hand-Painted Barbotine Boat and People Composition

$2,200
£1,658.81
€1,911.55
CA$3,051.99
A$3,419.74
CHF 1,780.11
MX$41,835.30
NOK 22,595.16
SEK 21,340.86
DKK 14,270.09
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About the Item

Bring this vibrant antique porcelain piece into your living room, office, or bedroom for a unique flair. This colorful, extremely detailed majolica figurine composition was created in France, circa 1880; it features a beautiful boat cresting small waves, with an exquisitely dressed group inside, including a gondolier in a traditional Louis XV clothing steering the Venetian boat with a removable wooden rowing oar, and a gentleman and woman seated, with the man serenading his lover with a mandolin while the woman fans herself. The whole boat is lifted on four legs crafted to look like fish-dragon heads, flowers, and a draping tapestry, with seashell and flower arrangements at the center of each side. This barbotine composition is in excellent condition, with a light pastel color palette. Measures: 18.5" W x 9" D x 22.5" H.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Width: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 212-5051stDibs: LU951226846992

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