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Paul Hannong’s Trompe-l'œil Faïence: An 18th-Century Rarity

Published on , by Claire Papon
Auction on 09 June 2022 - 18:00 (CEST) - Salle 5-6 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009

Paul Hannong’s Strasbourg factory made this pheasant-shaped lidded terrine featuring natural decoration in the 1750s.

Paul Hannong’s factory, Strasbourg, c. 1749-1751, pheasant-shaped terrine with natural... Paul Hannong’s Trompe-l'œil Faïence: An 18th-Century Rarity

Paul Hannong’s factory, Strasbourg, c. 1749-1751, pheasant-shaped terrine with natural polychrome decoration resting on a white-bottomed base adorned with flowers in relief, h. 13, l. 71 cm/5.12 x 27.95 in.
Estimate: €50,000/60,000

With its alert and mischievous eyes, legs perched on a mound featuring polychrome flowers in relief, this bird is impressive for its quality, size and state of conservation. It is accompanied…
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CERAMICS including a rare set of earthenware terrines from the Paul HANNONG factory
Thursday 09 June 2022 - 18:00 (CEST) - Live
Salle 5-6 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009 Paris
Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés
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