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Napoleon III Faience Figural Compote on Tripodal Base
Auction Date: October 14, 2022
Estimate: Estimate: 600 - 800
Sold for: $25,830
Lot: 4178
France.
Circa 1870.
Comprising a low white circular bowl with two scroll handles applied close to the sides over a quadripodal base of goat legs, surrounding a cylindrical pedestal, on a flat, round base. Painted a la Greque in shades of terracotta and black.
Black enamel interlaced Ls to base underside.
Approximate dimensions: 8 H. x 11 3/8 Diameter to bowl..
Condition: The bowl is in good condition, with a shallow chip to one handle. The base has some obvious repairs to the hoof tops.