Pair Moitte Paris Porcelain Bulb Pots c1795

Description

Heading : Pair Moitte Paris porcelain bulb pots
Date : c1795
Period : Late 18th century
Marks : Iron red M
Origin : Paris. France
Colour : Polychrome
Pattern : Unknown
Features : Four uniquely painted panels on each. gilded and painted pillars. richly gilded
Size : 7 1/2 inches tall 5 1/2 inches square
Condition : Good
Restoration : One finial restored and re-gilded. small chip to one of the interior supports
Weight : 2900 grams combined

Additional Information : Known as “orange pots” in France or bulb pots or root pots in England. Bulb pots originated in China and were used to force bulbs to flower out of season. They would be used in at all times except for the summer months. Alexandre Moitte of the Clignancourt manufactory is recognised for his sublime pictorials and elaborate decoration