French Sèvres Porcelain Box with Château des Tuileries Mark

Description Stamped Chateau des Tuileries Circa 1900 From our ceramics collection, we are pleased to present this superb large French Sèvres Porcelain box dating to the Belle Époque period (1871-1914). The box is crafted in a generous, elegant form, richly decorated with a deep cobalt blue ground and lavish gilt scrollwork throughout. The hinged lid features a beautifully hand-painted classical scene depicting a female figure with two cherub-like cupids, executed after the work of the noted Sevres painter Geo. Rochet and signed to the lower left centre. The decoration continues around the sides with finely detailed gilded panels and floral borders, framed with scrolling designs. The interior is no less impressive, with vibrant hand-painted sprays of colourful flowers to both the inner lid. The underside bears the distinctive Sèvres interlaced L’s mark together with the iron-red Château des Tuileriesmark after the originals from the famous Château. The piece is further enhanced with finely worked ormolu mounts to the lip of the lid and base. A striking example of late 19th-century French porcelain artistry, this Sèvres box from the Belle Epoque period would make a statement addition to any fine collection. Sevres (Manufacture nationale de Sèvres) Sèvres porcelain, founded in 1740 as the Vincennes manufactory and relocated to Sèvres in 1756, became France’s royal porcelain factory under Louis XV and Madame de Pompadour. Renowned for its innovation, rich colours, and refined decoration, Sèvres produced both soft- and hard-paste porcelain, supplying Europe’s elite and serving as a key diplomatic gift of the French crown. Today, Sèvres remains one of Europe’s most celebrated porcelain names. For further information see our makers and retailers page on Sèvres Porcelain (Manufacture nationale de Sèvres). Chateau des Tuileries the Tuileries Palace was a royal and imperial palace in Paris which stood on the right bank of the river Seine which is located directly in front of the Louvre. It was the Parisian residence of most French monarchs, from Henry IV to Napoleon III, until it was burned by the Paris Commune in 1871. Ormolu is the technique of applying finely ground, high-carat gold–mercury amalgam to an object of bronze. The mercury is driven off in a kiln leaving behind a gold coating. The French refer to this technique as bronze doré and in English it is often referred to as gilt bronze. It is a finishing technique which adds an overall gold look to any object without the massive cost and impracticality of making an object out of solid gold. Mercury was outlawed in the 1830’s in France however it was still used until the early 1900s. Belle Epoque is a period of French, Belgian and European history. It began in the early 1870’s and to ended with the outbreak of World War I in 1914. Measurements 14cm High x 33cm Wide x 23cm Deep (5.5 x 13 x 9 Inches) Condition  Very Good, minor Verdigris consistent with age. With every purchase from Jacksons Antique, you will receive our latest product guide, certificate of authenticity, full tracking information so you can monitor your shipment from start to finish and our personal no-hassle, money-back policy giving you that extra confidence when purchasing. Don’t forget to sign up to our free monthly newsletter for 10% off your first online purchase.