Old Paris Porcelain Jacob Petit Vase
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- Height:
11 3/4 Inches - Diameter:
6 Inches - Period:
19th Century - Origin:
France
A highly ornamental Old Paris porcelain vase crafted by Jacob Petit, celebrated ceramicist and one of the most significant producers of Rococo ornamental wares during the 1830s. Encrusted with hand-painted flowers of great diversity and brilliant colors, along with gilt decoration, this vase reflects Petit's gift for blending neoclassical, Gothic, Rococo, and chinoiserie motifs with complex sculptural shapes and a lively and distinctive palette.
Signed J.P. in underglazed blue
Circa 1840
11 3/4" high x 6" diameter
Jacob Petit, also known as Jacob Mardochée, was immensely influential in the evolution of Old Paris porcelain. Generally credited with the introduction of the Rococo style in Paris porcelain in 1834, which was a radical break with the prevailing neoclassical mode, Petit originally worked at the porcelain factory at Sèvres as a painter. In 1830 he bought a porcelain factory in Fontainebleau and by 1839 he employed about 200 craftsmen and enjoyed great success, finally settling in Paris in 1863. He was seen at the time as having provided a new stimulus to the Paris porcelain trade and having significantly boosted the French domestic and export economy through his ventures. Petit won rave reviews for his decorative pieces at the 1834 Industrial Exhibition in Paris, where his work was described as novel, bold, and original, and was praised for its technical innovation.
Signed J.P. in underglazed blue
Circa 1840
11 3/4" high x 6" diameter
Jacob Petit, also known as Jacob Mardochée, was immensely influential in the evolution of Old Paris porcelain. Generally credited with the introduction of the Rococo style in Paris porcelain in 1834, which was a radical break with the prevailing neoclassical mode, Petit originally worked at the porcelain factory at Sèvres as a painter. In 1830 he bought a porcelain factory in Fontainebleau and by 1839 he employed about 200 craftsmen and enjoyed great success, finally settling in Paris in 1863. He was seen at the time as having provided a new stimulus to the Paris porcelain trade and having significantly boosted the French domestic and export economy through his ventures. Petit won rave reviews for his decorative pieces at the 1834 Industrial Exhibition in Paris, where his work was described as novel, bold, and original, and was praised for its technical innovation.
