Cup (2) - Porcelain - Empire Cup Old Paris
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Two porcelain Empire-style cups with saucers from France, dating to the early 19th century, with a cobalt blue ground, gold relief detailing and neoclassical allegorical medallions, each about 12 cm high and 13 cm wide.
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Cup with porcelain saucer – France, Empire, early 19th century, Vieux Paris.
Elegant cup with porcelain saucer, French porcelain dating to the early years of the 19th century, executed in full Empire style.
The piece stands out for its rich cobalt blue ground enriched by raised gold finishes and refined neoclassical decorations. The cup features figural medallions with allegorical scenes in classical taste, alternating with decorative motifs including winged elements and garlands, typical of the Napoleonic decorative repertoire.
The saucer repeats the same color scheme, with a blue background and gilded foliate motifs, creating a harmonious and elegant whole.
The gilding, still well preserved, confirms the quality of craftsmanship and the decorative intention of strong scenic impact, typical of productions aimed at aristocratic or high-level clientele.
An object of great decorative charm, representative of French Empire taste, ideal for both collection and display.
Epoch: early 19th century
Style: Empire
Origin: France
Cup with porcelain saucer – France, Empire, early 19th century, Vieux Paris.
Elegant cup with porcelain saucer, French porcelain dating to the early years of the 19th century, executed in full Empire style.
The piece stands out for its rich cobalt blue ground enriched by raised gold finishes and refined neoclassical decorations. The cup features figural medallions with allegorical scenes in classical taste, alternating with decorative motifs including winged elements and garlands, typical of the Napoleonic decorative repertoire.
The saucer repeats the same color scheme, with a blue background and gilded foliate motifs, creating a harmonious and elegant whole.
The gilding, still well preserved, confirms the quality of craftsmanship and the decorative intention of strong scenic impact, typical of productions aimed at aristocratic or high-level clientele.
An object of great decorative charm, representative of French Empire taste, ideal for both collection and display.
Epoch: early 19th century
Style: Empire
Origin: France
Details
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Empire Cup Old Paris
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
France
Material
Porcelain
Colour
Blue, Gold
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
12 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
13 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
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