Four Jacob Petit and Other Paris Porcelain Mandarin Figures
second quarter 19th century, including three scent bottles with similar figures on black bases, with hat-form covers, each signed "J.P." on the bottom in underglaze blue, and a figure with a green base, probably a cover, unsigned.
h. 7-1/4" to 10", w. 2-1/2" to 3-1/2", d. 2-1/2" to 3-1/2"
Provenance: The Estate of Frank Fasullo, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Dimensions h. 7-1/4" to 10", w. 2-1/2" to 3-1/2", d. 2-1/2" to 3-1/2"
Condition Report **The three similar figures with black bases are scent bottles with hat-form covers; the largest appears to have sat on a base. The figure with the green base was probably itself a cover and is unsigned; the others are signed "J.P.".
Provenance The Estate of Frank Fasullo, New Orleans, Louisiana.