France - 4 illustrated plates: wars of the Empire & the...

Set of 4 earthenware (or opaque porcelain) plates for wall hanging, produced in France, during the reign of King Louis-Philippe, by the Faïencerie de Choisy-le-Roi, under the direction of Valentin Paillart and Hippolyte Hautin (P&H). Circa 1830. These plates are decorated in the center with scenes from the wars of the First Empire and the Restoration. They bear the following legends: - « Le Général Vallin interroge des blessés transfuges - 1823 ». This plate illustrates an episode of the Spanish Expedition in 1823. It is in very good condition. Dimensions: 24.2 cm in diameter. - « Darnaud, Général de division: si tu es un brave, reste auprès de moi, et mourrons ensemble ». This plate depicts an episode from the Napoleonic wars. It is in good condition and shows signs of wear and minor losses. Dimensions: 21.7 cm in diameter. - « Dunesme, Général de brigade, il saisit par le collet un officier ennemi, qu’il oppose comme un bouclier aux Autrichiens ». This plate depicts an episode from the Napoleonic wars. It is in good condition and shows signs of wear and minor losses. Dimensions: 21.7 cm in diameter. - « Doublet, grenadier, Massena lui dit : maintenant tu n'es plus un conscrit, je te fais grenadier ». This plate depicts an episode from the Napoleonic wars. It is in good condition and shows signs of wear and minor losses. Dimensions: 21.7 cm in diameter. Shipped secure and carefully to worldwide destinations.

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