An original design for a porcelain pitcher
$650 · Offered by Donald A. Heald Rare Books
A rare example of an original watercolour design for porcelain, by the Samson factory of Paris. This drawing presents a finished watercolour elevation of a large baluster-shaped pitcher, with additional details of the handle, border ornament, and a separate shield-shaped side panel drawn to the right. The vessel is decorated in bright greens, blues, ochres, and reds: broad bands of scrolling foliage encircle the neck and handle, while the body is divided into teardrop-shaped
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