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French, 18th Century, Soupière en Faïence from Marseille

French, 18th Century, Soupière en Faïence from Marseille
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Description: A fine and rare example of a French, 18th century, soupière en faïence (two-handle, faïence soup tureen with lid) from Marseille with a rich, finely painted polychrome decoration of flowers and insects on a rocaille form. Red fish and shellfish surmount a domed cover. Two handles with shells and four scroll feet support the bowl.

Vetted Antique Shows/Fairs
The International Fine Art and Antique Dealers Show, New York, NY, 2008

Provenance
Veuve Perrin Factory, Marseille, France
Private Collection, Tours, France
Mary Helen McCoy Fine Antiques, Memphis, Tennessee

Stock Nr: 1269
Origin: Marseille, France
Circa: 1760-1770

Height: 14 ins.
Width: 15 ins.
Depth: 12.25 ins.
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Mary Helen McCoy Fine 17th, 18th & 19th French Antiques
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