Large Pair Of Planters, Italianate Scenes, Attributed To Haviland In Limoges, Mid 19th Century

Pair of decorative “cachepots” vases or planters with lovely scenes of Italian musicians at wells in the countryside. Beautiful gilt handles in flowers shape. On the back, rose roses on white ground. No marks, attributed to the manufactory of the Haviland Brothers (American and French, 1864–1931) active in Limoges.

Size: H 30 cm – base diameter 18cm

Attributed to the Early Haviland production, mid 19th century.

Lit: In the 18th century when porcelain production began in France, the reputation of Limoges porcelain spread quickly.  Soon the mere mention of the name of the city would instantly bring to mind the art of porcelain making. One reason of the principal reasons for the notoriety of Limoges porcelain was kaolin. This white clay, essential to the production of hard-paste porcelain, was discovered in the Limousin region in 1768.