Antique French Creil Montereau Porcelain Plate 19th cent. Bullfight Madrid Spain

Description: Antique French Creil & Montereau Porcelain Plate, Signed “Lebeuf, Milliet & Cie, Porcelaine Opaque, Creil et Montereau”, Combat de Taureau à Madrid (Bullfighting Scene in Madrid), Signed Schellenbach, Engraver This antique French porcelain plate has the mark “J5” impressed on the bottom, signifying the date of manufacture, along with the impressed mark of the manufacturer, “Lebeuf, Milliet & Cie. Porcelaine Opaque. Creil et Montereau. Médaille d’or 1834, 39, 44 et 49”. The company known as Lebeuf, Milliet et Cie. manufactured the famous Creil and Montereau porcelain between 1841 and 1876. The porcelain factories in Creil, north of Paris, founded in the 18th century, were mentioned by Flaubert in his celebrated novel, “A Sentimental Education”. In 1840 they joined together with those of Montereau, east of Paris, also founded in the 18th century, forming a single company. Winners of numerous awards, Creil et Montereau specialized in what was known as “faïence dure” or “porcelaine opaque”, a hard paste porcelain achieved by the addition of feldspar and kaolin to the traditional formula created by Wedgwood. Creil et Montereau became famous for the fine detail of their “grisaille” designs. This plate is the second in a series of scenes from Spain. The central scene is entitled “Combat de taureau (Madrid)” (“Bullfight, Madrid”) and illustrates a scene with toreadors in the Madrid bullfighting arena. It is signed Schellenbach, the name of the engraver. The border is handsomely decorated with images of Spanish fruits - grapes, citrus fruits, watermelons - along with classical design elements such as the caduceus, cornucopias, musical instruments, sheet music, quivers and birds. This plate is in very good condition with the exception of some yellowing, not unusual for a plate that has been around for 150 years! This magnificent 19th century plate will bring a fascinating bit of 19th century French history into your decor and would be an excellent addition to your collection! Please refer to the detailed photos on this page. Makers Mark Lebeuf, Milliet & Cie, Creil & Montereau Dimensions Diameter: 8 3/8 inches (21.80 cm) Weight: 10.60 ounces (300 gr.) Origin and Date France, Napoleon III (1850’s-1860’s) -------------------------------- Shipping We combine shipping when possible. Items will be shipped on the first shipping day after payment is received. Items in the US are sent via USPS.Items in Paris, France, are sent by registered mail via the French Post Office. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charge. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. Payment PayPal only. Payment must be received within 5 days of end of auction. Note Please remember that you are bidding on an antique or vintage item and all such items will have some signs of wear and tear from passage through the years, but these marks of history are what distinguishes it from the new and gives it patina and charm. We try to describe all items as fully as possible, but it is impossible to describe every aspect of an object. We give the history of an object to the best of our abilities, but we may make mistakes. Before bidding, please double check our information using your own reference materials and don’t hesitate to ask questions, we are happy to reply! Please look at our photos. Return Policy No questions asked return policy. Items must be returned in 14 business days. Item must be returned undamaged, in its original condition and packed, shipped, and insured in the same manner. Buyer pays return shipping and a 10% restocking fee. PV-285a Visit our Store And see more beautiful examples of French decorative items. Be sure to add us to your list of Favorite stores!

Price: 59 USD

Location: Huntsville, Alabama

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