Five Jacob Petit Paris Porcelain Objects
second quarter 19th century, including an encrier with a cupid cover on a vermicelli ground, the interior with an inkpot and sander, h. 4", w. 3-3/4", d. 3", a pair of putti hatching from an egg, supported on a pillow, h. 3-3/4", w. 3-3/4", d. 3-3/4", two graduated boxes with sheep on the covers and Schneeballen bases, h. 3" to 4", w. 4" to 4-3/4", d. 2-1/4" to 2-3/4", and a delicate basket, h. 2", dia. 3-1/4", each signed "J.P." on the bottom in underglaze blue.
Provenance: The Estate of Frank Fasullo, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Condition Report **Each with scattered minor losses to the flowers and minor rubbing to the gilt. The basket formerly fitted with a handle; restoration to the rim where it is missing.
Provenance The Estate of Frank Fasullo, New Orleans, Louisiana.