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A pair of porcelain vases in the form of Medici, sitting on square bases. Enriched with handles in the form of bearded masks. Decorated throughout with palmettes swags and trellage in gold on an alternate dark blue and white ground, attributed to Jacob Petit.
Provenance: From the Daniel Carasso collection.
Jacob Petit (1796-1868) was the greatest exponent of innovation in nineteenth century Parisian porcelain. A self-taught painter, he launched a modest porcelain manufacturing business in 1830. By 1839 Petit employed about 200 craftsmen and enjoyed great success. His prodigious production included vases, urns, clocks, figures, inkwells and perfume bottles.