Famille Rose Porcelain

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Antique china ceramics have evolved since 1523BC. However, not until the middle 14 century, the blue and white porcelain which became the principal product of China's ceramic industry. Since then, the antique china ceramics became a truly utilitarian and highly decorative porcelain ware which lasted for centuries. The production of elegant antique china wares became the ultimate enjoyment worldwide and sought approval and demand of many enthusiastic antique collectors everywhere.

Briefly, the Sung Dynasty which dated from 690 - 1279 sought high artistic achievement and aristocratic taste. These was reflected in the elegant refined shapes and variety achieving the production of the famous cool monochrome wares such as the deep olive of green of celadon. Antique china celadon had since carry its production till the Qing Dynasty. Near the end of the Sung dynasty, only the famous blue and white porcelain was created. The most common porcelain during the Sung Dynasty was the type known as Celadon. The Mongols began to assault the Sung Dynasty and in 1279, the Yuan Dynasty, or the Mongol empire began.

The Yuan Dynasty, which lasted from 1279-1368 A.D., was the first of only two times that the entire area of China was ruled by foreigners, As the Chinese nobility were not allowed to be involved in government, they were free to pursue yuan dynasty art and literature. During this time, a further period of experimentation of new porcelain material and innovation of antique china in decorative styles. With the successful use of imported cobalt blue for the painting of a clear glaze to produce a series of successful blue and white porcelain. Yuan Dynasty antiques never much love by the locals.

The Ming dynasty began in 1368, and lasted until 1644 A.D. The production of the porcelain of the antique china continues. Porcelain production and diversification occurred in the Ming Dynasty. Blue and white porcelain became the normal form, but experimentation in two color and even three color porcelain began. Imperial orders were given to manufacture large dragon bowls, incense vases, trays, stem cups. These varieties of shapes were made in celadon green or blue, blue and white ceramics forms, underglazed copper red and three colors were developed. In 1644, the Manchu began to attack Chinese cities thus set the beginning of the Qing Dynasty.

The Qing Dynasty in China were very successful as foreign rulers in China. They maintained their domination of the Chinese by preserving their own identity. The period of peace in Qing Dynasty allowed for growth in all areas. Commerce and international trade grew. This period of peace in Qing Dynasty has also allowed for the revival of arts and learning. Porcelain production continued to be important and innovations were made in the use of new colors. Colors that developed were shades of green, and compositions of black and yellow. A dark blue and brilliant red were also used. Traditional forms from all ages reappeared back at this time. One of Qing Dynasty innovation were painted porcelain of the enamel wares. Famille rose and enameling were the most utmost characteristic antique china of the Qing Dynasty porcelain.

This article serves to provide a further insight on the evolution of treasures antique china through the evolution of time.

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Paris / Limoges Table Lamps

The production of porcelain was established at Limoges in 1771 under the patronage of the Comte de Artois, brother of Louis XVI.

Limoges was chosen as the ideal centre for porcelain production as it uniquely had available all the required ingredients for the production of hard paste porcelain, very similar to Chinese porcelain.

As early as 1768 these ingredients began to be quarried with production underway in 1771.  The white porcelain produced was of such high quality that the King had planned to establish a connection with Limoges and Sevres by sending the white Limoges porcelain, or, blanks, to the Sevres factory near Paris to be decorated in the enamelling workshops. 

 At this time, Sevres was the undisputable leading light of porcelain and its decoration throughout Europe with a range of sublime colours that have never been surpassed.  These plans, established at Versailles, were never undertaken due to the outbreak of the “Terror“, the French revolution which saw the end of much of France’s artistic predominance.

Limoges continued to produce porcelain with the establishment of many private factories and in the 19th century was known as the French “Staffordshire“.

Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, Limoges developed to become the major centre for the production of porcelain in France, porcelain being fired, then sent on to Paris for decoration at one of the many decorating establishments.  These establishments ranging from small, one person studios to substantial workshops.  Fine production of porcelain at Limoges still continues today.

 

A very fine, large pair of 19th century, Paris, porcelain table lamps.
The porcelain produced at Limoges and, as was the practice, sent to Paris to be decorated.  The lamps enamelled with a pale pink ground known as “angel skin” or “blush”.

  The lamps with oval shaped reserves in a rich burgundy ground, painted with classical Roman busts en grisaille, a painters’ technique by which an image is painted in shades of grey, giving the image a modelled appearance, creating the illusion of sculpture. The lamp bases and caps of turned, gold plated bronze.

 

Circa 1870           Overall height (including shades) 31"/79cm

 

The Antique & Vintage Table Lamp Co specialise in antique table lamp lighting with an on-line range of over 100 unique, antique and vintage lamps on view.

Lamps are shipped ready wired for the U.S, the U.K and Australia.

You are invited to visit their web site at www.antiquelampshop.com

 

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About the Author

Maurice Robertson, principal of The Antique and Vintage Table Lamp Co , has had a lifetime’s association with antique porcelain and pottery. From an early age he recalls picking up tea cups, looking for the mark on the base, discerning the maker.

His commercial experience spans a period of 40 years. This includes His long experience with antique ceramics and glass also includes dealing with leading museums and numerous international private collections.

He has extended his ceramics expertise into the quality table lamps seen on the company’s site, he is well known to local and international interior designers who have included many of his table lamps in their projects and has also supplied items of national interest to the official Sydney residence of the Australian Prime Minister.

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