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Lot 304
A matched pair of fine French enamelled cast iron jardinieres by E. Paris & Cie, circa 1880, the cobalt vermicular grounds enamelled overall with stylised flowerheads and scrolling acanthus in ochre, white and green in the style of maiolica, mounted with gilt twin lion masks and raised on paw feet, each signed E. Paris et Cie 47 Rue de Paradis to the lower body, 50cm high, approximately 47cm wide These planters were made in c 1880 by the renowned firm of Charles-Emile Paris specializing in the manufacture of crystal glass, enamelling and mosaics. The crystal making and enamelling firm was founded in 1827 or1829 at rue de Bercy by his father, Jean-Alexandre Paris, who was the jeweller goldsmith of the Palais Royal. In 1867 Charles-Emile Paris left the Parisian site due to the new law forbidding the emission of industrial smoke in the capital, and founded a new factory at Le Bourget (Seine) at the site of a Louis XV hunting lodge. The new plant was destroyed during the war of 1870 and ruined Charles-Emile Paris; he had to sell the land in order to rebuild the factory on the leased site. The business was successful and the number of employees grew steadily and subsequently a retail shop was opened at rue de Paradis in the 10th arrondissement of Paris in 1876. It was a dynamic and innovative firm, which ensured its success. Among the most notable and prestigious of its achievements was the supply of enamels (1847) for the tomb of Napoleon at the Invalides, decorative mosaic enamels at the Casino de Monte-Carlo (1879), and winning a number of highly prestigious awards at the Paris International Exhibitions in 1867, 1878 and 1889 in various categories. Charles-Emile Paris also specialized in making elegant enamelled cast iron pots for displaying plants in conservatories. The present pair represent a striking departure from the usual blue and white colour scheme of Paris & Cie planters. Their colour palette of cobalt blue, antimony yellow and copper green can best be likened to the colour of Italian 15th and 16th century maiolica, which was being rediscovered by collectors and designers during the 19th century. This was particularly evident during the International Exhibitions, which saw a surge in Renaissance-inspired designs from the late 1860s onwards.Condition Report: PLEASE NOTE: These are a matched pair, not an exact pair, as previously catalogued.One of the planters has a darker finish, and possibly some refreshments to the enamel as some of the pattern is slightly raised.The gilding to the masks and feet is a little worn, and there is some wear to colour of the top and bottom borders on each example.There are one or two small losses to the enamel (including one tip of a leaf), and the surface of the lighter planter has some slight pitting and mottling in places, though overall the decoration appears in satisfactory condition.Interiors not inspcected.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 387
20th Century oil on canvas, ceramic model of a Cavalier King Charles spaniel and lamp and flower planter, signed and dated (lower right) 'H. Bouma, 61', 60cm x 48.5cm, together with a watercolour on paper, depicting the interior of a room, signed and dated in pencil 'Mar--se, 1905', 34cm x 23cm, both framed (2)
Lot 82
A 19th Century Japanese Imari charger, the central floral medallion surrounded by alternating cartouches of bamboo and prunus and symmetrical flowers, interrupted by latticed frames, the underside with three stilt marks, Artemisia leaves and precious objects, diameter 46cm, together with a Japanese Imari planter with overlapping cartouches of floral arrangements, height 17cm (2)
Lot 427
A reticulated bamboo brushpot18th centuryCarved in openwork relief with a gathering of gentlemen in a clearing, seated beside rockwork supporting tea vessels and a planter of lingzhi, a boy servant to one side, the reverse with a groom tending horses, all amongst pine and rockwork, incised 周鍔 (Zhou e). 14cm (5.1/2in) high.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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Lot 185
A LATE 19TH CENTURY BURMANTOFTS POTTERY JARDINIERE AND STAND, tube line decorated with birds, dogs and trees, glazed in the majolica palette, 102cm high Condition report – Planter Bowl – has a hole in the side of the body, about 12cm up from the base it’s about 2cm x 3cm, it’s been crudely amateur filled, it could be well restored by a professional, there are three to four noticeable chips to the foot rim of the bowl, various other little blemishes. Pedestal Base – approx. six noticeable chips to the foot rim and a chip to the top platform.
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