18th-century Nevers faience bowl or salad bowl decorated with putti.
18th-century Nevers faience bowls adorned with putti were highly prized pieces and representative of the aesthetics of the era. Nevers, a city located in France, was renowned for its production of faience, and putti were popular decorative motifs used on many ceramic objects.
A putto, plural "putti", is a figure of a small child often depicted in art, particularly in Renaissance and Baroque art. These figures were typically portrayed as chubby, naked or partially clothed children, and often associated with mythological, religious, or allegorical scenes.
On 18th-century Nevers faience bowls, putti were often depicted as central decorative elements or as part of a more complex scene. They could be shown playing, dancing, holding symbolic attributes, or interacting with other decorative elements. The putti added a touch of charm, grace, and fantasy to these faience bowls.
18th-century Nevers faience is characterized by its vibrant colors and detailed motifs. The putti were often hand-painted with great precision and attention to detail, which testifies to the savoir-faire and skill of the artisans of the time.
18th-century Nevers faience bowls with putti are prized collector's items for art enthusiasts and antique collectors. They represent a valuable testimony to the art and craftsmanship of the era, as well as the artistic and cultural richness of Nevers as a center of faience production.
Condition:
The salad bowl was broken and then repaired with staples.
Dimensions:
diameter: 30.5cm
height: 8cm
weight: 1.3kg
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