Jacob Petit, Porcelain Planter, Circa 1840

Superb planter featuring a four-lobed poly-lobed bowl resting on a cruciform base with concave edges. The bowl is adorned with four naturalistic bouquets of flowers on a white background, separated by gilded foliage and foliage motifs on a purple background. The feet, ending in scrolls, are also decorated with gold plant motifs on a turquoise-blue background. Gold ornaments on purple and turquoise backgrounds are repeated on the base.

Blue "JP" mark under the base of the bowl and base.

Jacob Petit (1796-1868), born Jacob Mardochée, was a French porcelain maker who initially trained as a painter in Antoine-Jean Gros's workshop before joining the Sèvres factory in 1822. In 1830, he opened his own factory in Fontainebleau, followed by a workshop in Paris. His creations are characterized by decorative exuberance, shimmering colors and stylistic eclecticism inspired by Neo-Gothic, Renaissance, Rococo, Orientalism and more. He also published a vast collection of decorations and ornaments, inspired by his many European travels, to which he constantly referred in his production. Comprising crockery, toiletries, desk accessories, statuettes, vases, clocks, torches, etc., it was a great success with the rising bourgeoisie of the 19th century. Petit also took part on several occasions in the Exposition des produits de l'industrie française. In 1862, he sold his manufacture to one of his collaborators, Etienne Jacquemin.

Partly faded gilding in places.
Wear to be noted on the base.
Visible cracks in the bottom of the bowl.
Good overall condition.
From the 19th century.

Dimensions:
H: 22.5 cm (total) - 20 cm (basin) - 3.5 cm (base)
L: 20.5 cm (basin) - 20 cm (base)
l: 18.3 cm (basin) - 19 cm (base)