Circa 1850 Jacob Petit Silenus Bacchus Relief Porcelain & Gilt Pitcher

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Rare mid-19th-century French relief-molded porcelain Silenus/Bacchus pitcher attributed to Jacob Petit, circa 1850.

Elaborately modeled with classical Bacchanalian figures, grape … Read more Rare mid-19th-century French relief-molded porcelain Silenus/Bacchus pitcher attributed to Jacob Petit, circa 1850.

Elaborately modeled with classical Bacchanalian figures, grape clusters, vines and foliage, with a naturalistic branch-form handle. White porcelain exterior with extensive gilding to the interior and shaped rim.

A Jacob Petit Pichet aux silènes dating to circa 1850 is documented by the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, in hard-paste biscuit porcelain and gilding. The museum example measures approximately 6.3 x 5.5 x 3.7 inches, notably close to this example.
Another of same form and size is listed at the Museum of Cleveland. See photo.

Measurements: just at 6” H x approximately 5.5” handle-to-spout x approximately 3.7” across base.

Underside bears an impressed “30.” The recessed underside has substantial old restoration/fill that may obscure additional original markings.

Condition: Historic metal staple repairs with associated cracks/hairlines, old restoration to underside and age-related wear/loss to gilding. Relief decoration remains highly detailed. Please review all photographs carefully for condition.

France, circa 1850. See less