Nast, Paris – End Of The 18th Century Complete Litron Service With “barbeau” Decoration

Nast, Paris – Late 18th Century Complete Litre Service with “Barbel” Decoration Rare and elegant complete hard-paste porcelain coffee service from Paris, produced by the prestigious Nast factory, one of the most renowned in the capital at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries. The service comprises: – 12 litron cups with saucers, – 1 coffee pot, – 1 teapot, – 1 bowl, – 1 sugar bowl. The entire set is decorated with the famous “barbel” motif, a delicate floral design composed of stylized cornflowers, particularly popular during the reign of Louis XVI. This type of exquisitely delicate decoration is emblematic of Parisian porcelain production at the end of the 18th century, where the pursuit of naturalism and refined elegance was expressed through light and luminous floral compositions. The Nast factory, founded by Jean-Népomucène Hermann Nast, distinguished itself from the 1780s onwards by the quality of its porcelain paste, the precision of its decoration, and remarkable technical mastery. This service perfectly illustrates this exacting standard: the forms are clean, the gilding delicate, and the decoration painted with a sure hand. This rare, complete, and perfectly homogeneous service has survived in superb condition, an overall quality particularly sought after for this type of piece, whose components are often scattered or damaged. A truly beautiful collector's item, ideal for lovers of Parisian porcelain and connoisseurs of late 18th-century production.