Oval Porcelain
The production of porcelain in Limoges was established in 1771 under the patronage of the Count of Artois, brother of Louis XVI.
Limoges has been chosen as the ideal center for the production of porcelain in a unique way because he had at his disposal all the necessary ingredients for the production of hard porcelain, similar to Chinese porcelain.
Since 1768 these ingredients began to be extracted using in production in 1771. Porcelain White produced was of such quality that the king intends to establish a connection to Limoges and Sevres by sending white Limoges porcelain, or blanks in the Sevres factory, near Paris to be decorated with enamels workshops.
At that time, the light was undisputed leader of the Sèvres porcelain and decor throughout Europe with a sublime range of colors that have never been surpassed. These plans, drawn up at Versailles were never carried out because of the outbreak of "terror" the French Revolution, which saw the end of most of the artistic domain of France.
Limoges porcelain production continued with the creation of many factories and private 19th century was known as the French "Staffordshire".
Throughout the 19th and 20th century, Limoges grown into the main center of porcelain production in France, porcelain lamp, and then sent to Paris for decoration in one of the many schools of decoration. These institutions range from small studios to a person of important workshops. The production of fine Limoges porcelain continues.
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Limoges porcelain produced and, as was the practice, sent to Paris to be decorated. Glazed floor lamps light pink called "angel skin" or "Blush".
Lamps with oval reserves in soil rich burgundy painted with Roman busts in grisaille, the technique of painting in which the image is painted in shades of gray, which gives the image an aspect Model creating the illusion of sculpture. The lamp bases and lids back on gold-plated bronze.
Circa 1870 Overall height (including degrees) 31 "/ 79cm
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Maurice Robertson, principal of The Antique and Vintage Table Lamp Co , has had a lifetime’s association with antique porcelain and pottery. From an early age he recalls picking up tea cups, looking for the mark on the base, discerning the maker.
His commercial experience spans a period of 40 years. This includes His long experience with antique ceramics and glass also includes dealing with leading museums and numerous international private collections.
He has extended his ceramics expertise into the quality table lamps seen on the company’s site, he is well known to local and international interior designers who have included many of his table lamps in their projects and has also supplied items of national interest to the official Sydney residence of the Australian Prime Minister.
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