Four Pieces of Jacob Petit and Other Paris Porcelain
second quarter 19th century, including a scent bottle with paw feet, mounted with winged Minerva heads, h. 5-3/4", w. 5-1/4", d. 5-1/4", a matching basket with fruit and flowers on the handle, h. 5", w. 5", d. 5", a bronze-mounted centerpiece decorated with grapes, h. 9-1/4", w. 9", d. 5", and a bronze-mounted bottle vase, h. 9", dia. 3-1/2", three signed "J.P." on the bottom in underglaze blue.
Provenance: The Estate of Frank Fasullo, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Condition Report **The scent bottle with restoration to three of the corners of the pierced top trim and scattered rubbing to the gilt. The basket with minor losses to the flowers. Restoration to the corner section of trim and the handle. The tip to one wing has been restored. The bottle vase with restoration to the top edge. The flower and leaves are probably later. The centerpiece with two sections of reattached grapevine edging and associated minor restorations.
Provenance The Estate of Frank Fasullo, New Orleans, Louisiana.