Bassin Earthenware Montpellier 18 Th Century

Basin faience large fire rectangular shape with cut sides, blue camaieu decor in the style berain. In the center of the decor two angels play the swing in an architectural environment of arcades, on both sides stand two figures with arches and arrows on a pedestal and two sphinges. On the top of the arcades stands a winged monkey surrounded by two flower vases. The bottom is decorated with jewels, gridded reserves, garlands of flowers, masks, ironwork etc. The edge is underlined with a fine lace. Good general condition (A small shock starred on one of the corners of the basin) Length: 34 cm and width: 25.5 cm Montpellier 1st half of the 18 th century Provenance: listed in the book "French earthenware" by Dorothée Guillème Brulon and Claire Dauguet editions Baschet et Cie page 16 and 17 illustration n ° 2 old collection H. Fournier Paris