Jacob Petit - Vieux Paris 19th Century Pair Of Porcelain Figures "sultan And Sultana" 

A pair of figures also known as the "Turks" signed on the bottom with Jacob Petit's initials, these two fine porcelains are hollow on the inside and were created as perfume holders, the female figure still retains its original stopper. There are some defects and restorations mainly on the male figure visible in the photographic details. Max height 14cm

Jacob Petit (Paris 1796-1868) was an important porcelain manufacturer of the 19th century, who from 1822 joined the Manufacture de Sèvres, later opening one of his own, near Fontainbleau. While for a long time Jacob Petit's creations were strongly criticised due to their garish colours and excessive eclecticism, nowadays objects bearing his signature are highly sought after for their originality, rich polychromy and are considered a guarantee of quality.

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