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Series of four earthenware bas-reliefs, "Putti fishing", late 19th century

This series of four bas-releifs was made of earthenware in the late 19th century, the artist or the factory are not identified even though one of them is bearing the monograme "EB". Each panel depicts a polychromatic decoration in frieze inhabited by putti sailing on the sea and hunting with harpoons and nets some marine monsters and fishes. On one of the bas-relief, five putti are on an boats, two of themn are huntinf with a trident a big dimensions fish, while the others are occupieds net fishing. On the two others, of one the boat is attacked by marine mosnters looking like dragons and sea horses. Armed with harpoons and arrows, the putti are fighting, keeping the boat on sea and riding the aquatic creatures. Finally, on the last frieze, the putti seem to be coming back from fishing, bringing back the boats on the ground with the net filled with fishes. The richness of the colors used and the shape of the friezes translate a charming decora with an expressive narrative work.

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Canton porcelain cup with a beautiful gilt bronze mount, 19th century

This beautiful cup was made in the 19th century, it is composed of a Canton porcelain and a beautiful and rich gilt bronze mount. The Canton porcelain was destined to the exportation in the 19th century. They bear a characteristic decoration painted on a white background depicting large medallions or cartouches with palace scenes and natural decor with birds, plants and flowers motifs. The busy backgrounds use very often gold. Thus, we find on our porcelain some cartouches with life scenes inhabited by small characters in traditional outfits on a background composed of stylized black and red flowers. About the mount, it depicts a remarkable carved decor composed mainly of plante friezes on the foot. Two beautiful handles are spreading out in acanthus leaves come to flank both sides.