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18th-cebtury Bow Porcelain Chinoiserie Tankard

$5,900

£4,468.70

€5,132.15

CA$8,267.83

A$8,988.80

CHF 4,765.87

MX$107,752.89

NOK 60,571.77

SEK 55,491.98

DKK 38,356.32

About the Item

New Canton Fantasy: Bow Porcelain Chinoiserie Tankard Object: Polychrome Polychrome Tankard (Mug) Maker: Bow Porcelain Factory ("New Canton"), London Date: Circa 1760-1765 Medium: Soft-Paste Porcelain, Overglaze Enamels Dimensions: 6 inches high x 5 3/4 inches wide (including handle) x 4 inches diameter (15.24 cm x 14.61 cm x 10.16 cm). The Allure of New Canton This superb soft-paste porcelain tankard is a quintessential artifact of the English Rococo period, embodying the ambitious spirit of the Bow porcelain factory. Founded around 1747 in East London, the factory tellingly named its works "New Canton," a clear declaration of its intent to create porcelain that could compete with the prized and expensive wares imported from China. The decoration seen here is a perfect expression of Chinoiserie, the European fashion for oriental fantasy. The hand-painted scene features elegantly attired figures conversing around a low table, set against a backdrop of a decorative bird on a blooming branch. This is not a faithful depiction of Chinese life, but a purely whimsical, European vision. The vibrant, rosy-hued palette used for the bird and figures is a direct and successful imitation of the coveted Chinese famille rose enamels that were the height of mid-century fashion. Artistic Identity and Historical Context The quality and style of the polychrome painting are exceptionally fine, demonstrating the high caliber of artists employed by the Bow factory. The distinctive treatment of the tree branches, with delicate brown markings, is a known feature of the factory's output from this precise period, linking this piece to other important surviving examples. As a rare survivor in excellent condition, this tankard serves as a valuable document of Georgian England's cultural scene, where luxury, fantasy, and the burgeoning domestic industry converged. Comparative Literature References Gabszewicz, Anton: Made in New Canton: Bow Porcelain From The Collection of The London Borough of Newham, p. 61, no. 50 (For a cream-jug with a similarly rendered Chinese figure and tree, circa 1765). Victoria and Albert Museum, London: For a tankard with very similar overall decoration in their collection (Ref: NY9033/IAMR)

Creator:
Bow Porcelain (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Diameter: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
Style:
Agra (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Porcelain
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
Mid-18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1765
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. GreatCondition.
Seller Location:
Downingtown, PA
Reference Number:
Seller: NY9033/IAMR1stDibs: LU861014357472

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