"balloon" Plate In Lunéville Earthenware, Circa 1785.
Plate with contoured edge in Lunéville earthenware with polychrome decoration in small fire called "au ballon*", three insects on the wing. Around 1785. Late 18th century. Diameter: 22.8cm. *December 1, 1783: Charles and Robert take off from the Jardin des Tuileries, it is the first human flight in a hydrogen balloon. Cf. Patriotic earthenware, balloon earthenware contemporary with the first aeronautical flights by Nelly Fouchet, Ed. Varia, 1987, fig III(75) page 34.
650 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Earthenware
Diameter: 22,8 cm
Reference (ID): 1169125
Availability: In stock
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