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Elegant French terracotta white finish soup tureen in Lille style, dating to circa 1910–1920, finely hand-decorated in Rococo Revival motifs, with dimensions 24 cm wide, 16 cm high and 15 cm deep, in excellent condition with the original lid and well-preserved gilding, bearing the red base mark “Lille 1767” and inventory label from a private collection.
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Elegant white fine ceramic soup tureen of French manufacture (Lille style), dating from the late 19th century or early 20th century. The piece stands out for its refined Rococo Revival-style undulating form and for the richness of hand-executed decorations.
DECORATIVE DETAILS:
Central Scenes: Both sides are adorned with meticulous coastal landscapes and scenes of everyday life with figures of knights and period architectures, enclosed in circular reserve areas.
Finishes: Edges and profiles finished in pure gold with garland motifs and floral details.
Marks: On the bottom there is the red mark "Lille 1767" with crown and garland. Also present is the original paper inventory tag "Collection V. Puccio n. 67", confirming provenance from a private curated collection.
CONDITIONS:
Perfect. The object is intact in every part:
No chipping, hairline cracks, or professional restoration.
Original lid perfectly fitting and intact.
Gold gilding exceptionally well preserved, with only very slight signs of aging that attest to its originality.
DIMENSIONS:
Width: 24 cm
Height: 16 cm
Depth: 15 cm
Elegant white fine ceramic soup tureen of French manufacture (Lille style), dating from the late 19th century or early 20th century. The piece stands out for its refined Rococo Revival-style undulating form and for the richness of hand-executed decorations.
DECORATIVE DETAILS:
Central Scenes: Both sides are adorned with meticulous coastal landscapes and scenes of everyday life with figures of knights and period architectures, enclosed in circular reserve areas.
Finishes: Edges and profiles finished in pure gold with garland motifs and floral details.
Marks: On the bottom there is the red mark "Lille 1767" with crown and garland. Also present is the original paper inventory tag "Collection V. Puccio n. 67", confirming provenance from a private curated collection.
CONDITIONS:
Perfect. The object is intact in every part:
No chipping, hairline cracks, or professional restoration.
Original lid perfectly fitting and intact.
Gold gilding exceptionally well preserved, with only very slight signs of aging that attest to its originality.
DIMENSIONS:
Width: 24 cm
Height: 16 cm
Depth: 15 cm
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Earthenware
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
16 cm
Width
24 cm
Depth
15 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
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