France - 7 illustrated plates of ancient history and Greco-Roman mythology. - Military accessories - 1835
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Lot of seven wall-mounted faience plates produced in 1835 by the Faïencerie de Creil et Montereau in France, each about 21.9 cm in diameter; two plates from the Rome foundation history series measure 21.8 cm, and five plates from the legend of Daphnis and Chloe measure 21.9 cm; in very good condition with original/authentic status.
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Set of 7 illustrated wall-hanging plates in earthenware (or opaque porcelain) produced in 1835 by the Faïencerie de Creil et Montereau.
These plates are adorned with scenes drawn from Greco-Roman antiquity.
Two of these plates come from the series devoted to the History of the founding of Rome. Each of these two plates measures 21.8 cm in diameter.
They are in good condition, with visible crazing on the photos, and are decorated with the following scenes and captions:
- “Lucretia, Year of Rome 244.”
- “Caesar weeping before the statue of Alexander, Year of Rome 692.”
The remaining five plates come from the series devoted to the Legend of Daphnis and Chloe.
Each of these five plates measures 21.9 cm in diameter.
They are in very good condition and are decorated with the following scenes and captions:
- “Chloe and Dorcon pull Daphnis out of a hole.”
- “Daphnis and Chloe deliver Dorcon from his dogs.”
- “Daphnis, running to embrace Chloe, fell to the ground, quite faint.”
- “Daphnis shows Chloe the purse he has just found.”
- “Chloe is seized by the Methimnians.”
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Set of 7 illustrated wall-hanging plates in earthenware (or opaque porcelain) produced in 1835 by the Faïencerie de Creil et Montereau.
These plates are adorned with scenes drawn from Greco-Roman antiquity.
Two of these plates come from the series devoted to the History of the founding of Rome. Each of these two plates measures 21.8 cm in diameter.
They are in good condition, with visible crazing on the photos, and are decorated with the following scenes and captions:
- “Lucretia, Year of Rome 244.”
- “Caesar weeping before the statue of Alexander, Year of Rome 692.”
The remaining five plates come from the series devoted to the Legend of Daphnis and Chloe.
Each of these five plates measures 21.9 cm in diameter.
They are in very good condition and are decorated with the following scenes and captions:
- “Chloe and Dorcon pull Daphnis out of a hole.”
- “Daphnis and Chloe deliver Dorcon from his dogs.”
- “Daphnis, running to embrace Chloe, fell to the ground, quite faint.”
- “Daphnis shows Chloe the purse he has just found.”
- “Chloe is seized by the Methimnians.”
Careful, insured shipping worldwide.
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Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Army unit
7 illustrated plates of ancient history and Greco-Roman mythology.
Country of origin
France
Year of manufacture
1835
Material
Earthenware
Condition
Very good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
Brand
Creil-et-Montereau
Height
21.9 cm
Width
21.9 cm
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
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