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Footed bowl Choisy-le-Roi for L'Escalier de Cristal, 19th "Grands Oiseaux"

Name: Footed bowl Choisy-le-Roi for L'Escalier de Cristal, 19th "Grands Oiseaux"
Brand: Choisy-le-Roi
Rating: 5 (6 reviews)

$1,756.43

£1,301.88

€1,490VAT Included

CA$2,450.31

A$2,485.40

CHF 1,419.23

MX$30,099.04

NOK 16,707.85

SEK 16,652.40

DKK 11,360.61

About the Item

Presenting the "Grands Oiseaux" footed bowl, an exquisite piece from the renowned Escalier de Cristal, the definitive tableware store of the 19th century. This elegant bowl showcases a delicate hand-painted pheasant motif at its center. The outer edges are adorned with intricate depictions of small animals and insects such as crabs, birds, and frogs. The vibrant blue border and finely fluted rim add a touch of sophistication to the overall design. Inspired by the illustrious Félix Bracquemond (1833-1914), who transformed ceramic art by incorporating Japanese motifs into Western designs, this piece pays homage to his pioneering work. Bracquemond, celebrated for his iconic Rousseau service, was highly praised by critics, including Mallarmé, who described it as "the most beautiful recent tableware I have ever seen." The "Grands Oiseaux" collection, a variation produced by the Choisy-le-Roi factory and distributed by Émile Pannier’s store, has become a rare and highly sought-after item. This footed bowl captivates with its unique blend of Japanese influences and 18th-century forms, demonstrating timeless elegance. Every detail, from the finely crafted animal illustrations to the subtly stylized botanical motifs, reflects exceptional taste and artistry. Add a touch of history and art to your collection with this remarkable piece from the "Grands Oiseaux" collection. Elevate your table with this exceptional bowl that exudes prestige and refinement. Don’t miss the chance to own this treasure. Signed on the underside with "Escalier de Cristal Paris." Museums around the world have collected pieces from L'Escalier de Cristal, including the State Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, and the Corning Museum of Glass in New York. As featured in *L'Escalier de Cristal, Le Luxe à Paris* by Annick and Didier Masseau, 2021, p. 138.

Creator:
Choisy-le-Roi (Manufacturer),L'Escalier de Cristal (Retailer)
Dimensions:
Height: 5.71 in (14.5 cm)Diameter: 9.45 in (24 cm)
Style:
Japonisme (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Ceramic
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
19th century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Paris, FR
Reference Number:
Seller: AE1512/101stDibs: LU4694139956472

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L'Escalier de Cristal

Dating back to the Bourbon Restoration in France and the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte, l’Escalier de Cristal (the Crystal Staircase) was founded by Madame Veuve Désarnaud as the first company to offer decorative objects made from crystal and gilded bronze. The firm was located in the Palais Royal in Paris, opposite the Louvre. It grew through a series of owners to become the gold standard for reproductions of 18th-century furniture — so perfect they were often mistaken for originals.

Désarnaud won numerous awards for her creations, including a gold medal at the 1819 Paris Exposition des Produits de l’Industrie Française for a dressing table featuring her signature bronze-crystal combination. A tailor named Boin bought the company around 1830; he in turn sold it to Pierre-Isidore Lahoche in 1840. Lahoche’s son-in-law, Émile Pannier, joined in a partnership in 1952 before Émile’s sons took over in 1885, establishing Pannier Frères. The company ceased commercial production in 1923.

Starting as early as the 1860s, there was a growing appetite for Japanese-style furniture, thanks in large part to the Japanese pavilion at the International Exposition of 1867. Henry Pannier reimagined some of the company’s designs to meet this new demand. The stylized furniture was a huge success and earned the company many awards, including the gold medal at the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle. Others who contributed to this stylistic trend included French artist Émile Gallé, French glassmaker and ceramicist François-Eugène Rousseau, French furniture designer Louis Majorelle and French cabinetmaker Gabriel Viardot.

Henry Pannier made a constant effort to sketch each object the company sold and record it in his notebooks. Over 50 years, he recorded 2,800 furniture designs, each with its own name, date of sale and price. On some pieces, l’Escalier de Cristal signed the models, adding a layer of authenticity and distinction for today’s collectors.

Museums around the world have collected pieces from l’Escalier de Cristal, including the State Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, the Musée d'Orsay in Paris and the Corning Museum of Glass in New York.

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