Vase Fixed Under Glass 18th Century, Potichomanie Work
FIXED COVERED VASE UNDER GLASS, internally decorated with glued engravings of butterflies, birds, reptiles and Chinese ancestors in polychrome on a cream background, in the "potichomanie" style.
Turinese arte povera production.
Blown glass baluster form
Turin, 18th century.Height: 31 cm - (Visible missing parts)
Potichomania: the practice of decorating glass vases in imitation of Chinese potiches with cut-out paper images applied to the inside. Such was, in the 18th century, the fashion for perfuming and cut-outs, which has been reproduced today under the name of decalcomania, potichomanie[...] - (Journal officiel Jan. 8, 1876, page 205, 3rd column - quoted by Littré)
Turinese arte povera production.
Blown glass baluster form
Turin, 18th century.Height: 31 cm - (Visible missing parts)
Potichomania: the practice of decorating glass vases in imitation of Chinese potiches with cut-out paper images applied to the inside. Such was, in the 18th century, the fashion for perfuming and cut-outs, which has been reproduced today under the name of decalcomania, potichomanie[...] - (Journal officiel Jan. 8, 1876, page 205, 3rd column - quoted by Littré)
350 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Condition of use
Material: Glass
Reference (ID): 1766306
Availability: In stock
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