55 - SCEAUX

SCEAUX An exceptional oval-shaped covered vase decorated with medallions depicting, on one side, cherubs playing around a birdcage, with the bird in flight rendered in shades of purple. This scene stands out against a green background, while on the other side, naked Bacchus children eat grapes and play around a barrel. These medallions are surrounded by a garland of flowers and pink and blue comb-shaped motifs. Green and gold trim at the base. The lid’s openwork handle features a large bouquet of pink flowers, tulips, grapes, cherries, and ears of wheat in relief. Greek-style handles with a gold border and flowers in relief. (One handle has been reattached, and the fruit motifs on the lid have been repaired) 18th century Length: 30 cm Provenance: - Chapelle Auction in Versailles, November 2, 1980, lot 50 Bibliography: - *Faïences Françaises*, Giacometti, p. 239, fig. 52.