An Exceptional Matching Pair of Antique Signed French Porcelain Caskets
Code: 8892
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An Exceptional Matching Pair of Antique Signed French Porcelain Caskets Beautifully Decorated in a Rose Pink with Lavish Raised Gilt Rococo-Style Ornamentation.
Each Casket Features a Finely Hand-Painted Romantic Courting Scene to the Lid, Enclosed within an Elaborate Gilt Cartouche.
The First Box Depicts an Elegant 18th-Century Romantic Garden Scene, Featuring a Young Lady in a Vibrant Pink Gown Conversing with a Gentleman Leaning Over a Garden Wall.
The Second Box Depicts a Young Couple Resting Together in a Woodland Setting, the Gentleman Reclining Against a Rustic Log while Gazing Affectionately at the Lady, who Sits Gracefully Beside Him Dressed in a Flowing Pink Gown and Blue Bodice.
The Figures Are Surrounded by Lush Greenery, with a Rustic Cottage Visible in the Background.
The Caskets are Lavishly Embellished with Intricate Raised Gilding, Including Flowing Scrollwork, Floral Motifs, and Lattice Panels, Demonstrating the Exceptional Quality of the Decoration.
Both the Inside of the Lid and the Base are Adorned with Delicately Hand-Painted Floral Sprays, Featuring Vibrant Red and Purple Blossoms with Fresh Green Foliage.
Complete Pairs Such as These Are Rarely Encountered.
Circa 1880
Signed J. Missant
CONDITION: Good, No Chips or Cracks
