Fine Jacob Petit Paris Porcelain Polychrome and Gilt-Decorated Jardinière

Fine Jacob Petit Paris Porcelain Polychrome and Gilt-Decorated Jardinière on Matching Stand mid-19th c., the stand signed in underglaze blue "J.P.", the jardinière marked "Monginot / Boulevard des / italiens 20", decorated with gilt arabesques on white and blue-celeste grounds, the long sides with large reserves of exotic birds (obverse) and summer flowers (reverse), the basin with acanthus scroll handles and lion feet, the octagonal stand with matching gilt arabesque decoration and scroll feet, basin: height 5 1/2 in., length 14 1/2 in. Note: Monginot was regarded as one of the best flower painters. Ref. Guiilebon, Paris Porcelain, 1770-1850, p. 276.

Estimate:£520.79

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