Bowl - Large 18th-Century French/Paris Porcelain Punch Bowl - Grisaille / Sepia Landscape Painting with - Porcelain

Large 18th-Century French/Paris Porcelain Punch Bowl - Grisaille / Sepia Landscape Painting with Figures - c. 1785–1800

An exceptional and rare large hard-paste porcelain punch bowl (Alternative function: slop bowl / rince-bouche), dating from the late 18th century (Louis XVI / Directoire period, circa 1785–1800). This sophisticated piece is most likely a creation of the prestigious Paris private manufactories (often classified under "Vieux Paris" / Old Paris, such as La Courtille or Locré).
The exterior of the bowl is beautifully hand-painted on both sides with fine monochrome "grisaille" / sepia landscapes. One side depicts a walking elegant couple in late 18th-century attire amidst pine trees, while the reverse side showcases a lady in a high-waisted Empire-style dress with a young boy. The inside of the bowl features a finely detailed gilded star (rosette) at the bottom. The rim and the foot ring are elegantly accentuated with genuine gold leaf bands.
Due to the historical context of late 18th-century French private factories trying to avoid the Sèvres monopoly taxes, the piece is unmarked, which is entirely consistent with authentic porcelain of this specific era.
Given its impressive dimensions, this bowl served as a central punch bowl for festive tables, making it a highly collectible piece of early European porcelain.


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