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A Good Pair of Empire Opaline Scent Bottles

Origin

France

Period

19th Century

Dimensions

W.	4 in;	H.	4 in;	Diam.	4 in;
W.	10.16 cm;	H.	10.16 cm;	Diam.	10.16 cm;

Condition

Excellent.

Creation Date

Circa 1825

Number of Pieces

2-3

Description

The simplicity, subtlety and style of this pattern is representative of the production of Jean-Baptiste Desvignes, (1786-1826) the most famous opaline decorator.

Styles / Movements

Classical, Empire, Neoclassical

Book References

Edith Mannoni, Opalines, Paris, Editeur Ch. Massin, 1976. L’Opaline française au XIXe siècle by Yolande Amic 1952. Les Opalines by Christine Vincendeau

Article References

http://www.gazette-drouot.com/static/magazine_ventes_aux_encheres/cotes_et_tendances/opaline.html

Dealer Reference Number

ICO 68

Incollect Reference Number

138783