"Earthenware Service By Choisy Le Roi Decorated With Japanese Style Birds, 19th Century"
Small earthenware service by Choisy le Roi decorated with birds, 19th century Mark on the back by Hyppolite Hautin and Louis Boulenger between 1836 and 1863 Japanese decor with different birds on many pieces Birds connected to cherry blossoms Shades of royal blue with very slight hand-painted gold highlights Edges with valance embroidery stripe Camaïeu of intense blues Part of the famous "Japanese" service by Choisy le Roi (similar to creations by Creil or Montereau) Very good general condition Service comprising: 16 plates plates d: 23.5 cm 1 cup on foot d: 25 cm h: 9 cm Very rare service of great beauty