Augustus Rex Style - Cup and saucer - Porcelain
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Antique Continental porcelain footed coffee cup and deep saucer in fair condition with possibly missing parts, dating to 1850–1900, made in France, featuring a heavily molded Rococo design with hand-painted figural reserves on a cobalt blue ground and extensive gold gilding, and an impressed base mark '2' in Augustus Rex Style.
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Antique Continental Figural Porcelain Cup and Saucer - Augustus Rex Style
Heavily Molded Rococo Design - Hand-Painted Scenes & Cobalt Blue Ground
This lot features an extremely ornate and heavily decorated antique porcelain cup and deep saucer set, likely dating from the 19th century. The piece is characterized by its dramatic molded form, detailed hand-painted figures, and rich use of cobalt blue and gold, reminiscent of the high-style Augustus Rex (A.R.) period porcelain.
Features
Product Type: Footed Coffee Cup and Deep Saucer
Attribution: Continental European Porcelain (Styled after high-end 19th-century German/French production)
Period: 19th Century (Approximate)
Material: Porcelain
Decoration: Features hand-painted reserves (cartouches) with detailed figural scenes set against a richly painted ground. The saucer has a cobalt blue ground with raised floral molding.
Gilding: Extremely heavy gold gilding outlines the molded scrollwork and rims.
Mark: An impressed mold number '2' is visible on the base of the cup.
Dimensions: 150x73
Historical Note and Collector’s Value
This style of porcelain, with its dense gold ornamentation, elaborate molding, and figural scenes, pays homage to the Baroque and Rococo tastes established by collectors like Augustus the Strong (known as Augustus Rex, after whom the most valuable Meissen pieces are named). The intense, high-color decoration and heavy gold application were a hallmark of the most luxurious European factories of the 18th and 19th centuries.
Furthermore, these richly decorated European pieces were often created either to imitate luxury imports from the Far East (Chinoiserie) or were part of the extensive international trade network that served high-value markets, including those that catered to the demand for exotic, gold-heavy European goods in the Ottoman and Asian regions. This blend of Western form and Eastern-inspired opulence made them exceptionally desirable among elite collectors worldwide.
Shipping
The item will be packaged with extreme care against further breakage and shipped with a tracking number.
Ultra Fast Worldwide Shipping (2–5 business days).
Important Note: Your country of residence may apply customs, VAT, or import fees — these costs are the buyer’s responsibility.
All Photos Available
Buyers must examine all high-resolution photos carefully to assess the damage and condition. Feel free to ask if you have any questions before placing a bid.
Good luck & happy bidding!
Antique Continental Figural Porcelain Cup and Saucer - Augustus Rex Style
Heavily Molded Rococo Design - Hand-Painted Scenes & Cobalt Blue Ground
This lot features an extremely ornate and heavily decorated antique porcelain cup and deep saucer set, likely dating from the 19th century. The piece is characterized by its dramatic molded form, detailed hand-painted figures, and rich use of cobalt blue and gold, reminiscent of the high-style Augustus Rex (A.R.) period porcelain.
Features
Product Type: Footed Coffee Cup and Deep Saucer
Attribution: Continental European Porcelain (Styled after high-end 19th-century German/French production)
Period: 19th Century (Approximate)
Material: Porcelain
Decoration: Features hand-painted reserves (cartouches) with detailed figural scenes set against a richly painted ground. The saucer has a cobalt blue ground with raised floral molding.
Gilding: Extremely heavy gold gilding outlines the molded scrollwork and rims.
Mark: An impressed mold number '2' is visible on the base of the cup.
Dimensions: 150x73
Historical Note and Collector’s Value
This style of porcelain, with its dense gold ornamentation, elaborate molding, and figural scenes, pays homage to the Baroque and Rococo tastes established by collectors like Augustus the Strong (known as Augustus Rex, after whom the most valuable Meissen pieces are named). The intense, high-color decoration and heavy gold application were a hallmark of the most luxurious European factories of the 18th and 19th centuries.
Furthermore, these richly decorated European pieces were often created either to imitate luxury imports from the Far East (Chinoiserie) or were part of the extensive international trade network that served high-value markets, including those that catered to the demand for exotic, gold-heavy European goods in the Ottoman and Asian regions. This blend of Western form and Eastern-inspired opulence made them exceptionally desirable among elite collectors worldwide.
Shipping
The item will be packaged with extreme care against further breakage and shipped with a tracking number.
Ultra Fast Worldwide Shipping (2–5 business days).
Important Note: Your country of residence may apply customs, VAT, or import fees — these costs are the buyer’s responsibility.
All Photos Available
Buyers must examine all high-resolution photos carefully to assess the damage and condition. Feel free to ask if you have any questions before placing a bid.
Good luck & happy bidding!
Details
Era
1400-1900
Country of Origin
France
Designer/Artist/Maker
Augustus Rex Style
Material
Porcelain
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
73 mm
Width
150 mm
Depth
150 mm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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