Versailles - Coffee set (7) - Porcelain - Golden Rococo Porcelain

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Elegant and distinguished two-person coffee service, rendered in porcelain and marked Versailles, with extraordinary ornamental presence and clear inspiration in European decorative arts with palace tradition.

The set stands out for its splendid glossy gold finish, which covers the exterior surfaces and enhances the sinuous outlines of each of its pieces. Its decoration is enriched by delicate polychrome medallions representing gallant scenes inspired by the Rococo, evocative of French court painting of the eighteenth century and the artistic universe of Fragonard.

The compositions depict elegantly dressed figures in romantic garden settings, with a careful combination of pinks, greens, and soft natural hues. These figurative motifs contrast beautifully with the brilliance of the gold, creating a sumptuous, refined aesthetic with a strong decorative character.

Special attention deserves the stylized shapes of the coffee pot, with its long pouring spout, a gracefully curved handle, and a lid topped by a delicate ornamental ring. The sugar bowl, also with a lid, and the milk jug reproduce the same decorative language, offering harmonious aesthetic continuity. The cups and their matching saucers complete the service, with white interiors providing an attractive chromatic contrast.

The set is composed of seven main pieces: a coffee pot with lid, a sugar bowl with lid, a milk jug, two cups, and two saucers.

Due to its stylistic and decorative features, it likely falls within the production of the second half of the twentieth century, following the tradition of ornamental porcelain services inspired by classical design.

A notably attractive set, ideal both for display in showcases and on sideboards and for enriching a collection of decorative porcelain. Its romantic aesthetic, the richness of the gold finish, and the delicacy of its figurative scenes confer a particularly distinguished presence.

It is presented in generally good condition, with signs of use and the passage of time that may be observed on the pieces.

Elegant and distinguished two-person coffee service, rendered in porcelain and marked Versailles, with extraordinary ornamental presence and clear inspiration in European decorative arts with palace tradition.

The set stands out for its splendid glossy gold finish, which covers the exterior surfaces and enhances the sinuous outlines of each of its pieces. Its decoration is enriched by delicate polychrome medallions representing gallant scenes inspired by the Rococo, evocative of French court painting of the eighteenth century and the artistic universe of Fragonard.

The compositions depict elegantly dressed figures in romantic garden settings, with a careful combination of pinks, greens, and soft natural hues. These figurative motifs contrast beautifully with the brilliance of the gold, creating a sumptuous, refined aesthetic with a strong decorative character.

Special attention deserves the stylized shapes of the coffee pot, with its long pouring spout, a gracefully curved handle, and a lid topped by a delicate ornamental ring. The sugar bowl, also with a lid, and the milk jug reproduce the same decorative language, offering harmonious aesthetic continuity. The cups and their matching saucers complete the service, with white interiors providing an attractive chromatic contrast.

The set is composed of seven main pieces: a coffee pot with lid, a sugar bowl with lid, a milk jug, two cups, and two saucers.

Due to its stylistic and decorative features, it likely falls within the production of the second half of the twentieth century, following the tradition of ornamental porcelain services inspired by classical design.

A notably attractive set, ideal both for display in showcases and on sideboards and for enriching a collection of decorative porcelain. Its romantic aesthetic, the richness of the gold finish, and the delicacy of its figurative scenes confer a particularly distinguished presence.

It is presented in generally good condition, with signs of use and the passage of time that may be observed on the pieces.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Golden Rococo Porcelain
Number of objects
7
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer/brand
Versailles
Material
Porcelain
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
20 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
Spain (Mainland & Balearic Islands)Verified
90
Objects sold
100%
Private

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