A George II gilt and painted tôle kettle on stand, mid-18th century
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December 6, 03:29 PM GMT
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2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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A George II gilt and painted tôle kettle on stand, mid-18th century
painted throughout in a tortoiseshell pattern, with gilt and penwork chinoiserie scenes and foliate patterns, the hinged handle with a wooden grip above a lid with finial, resting on a stand with two handles and wooden feet, refreshments to decoration
39cm. high; 1ft. 1/3in.
with Mallett Antiques, London;
Private Collection, USA.
Private Collection, USA.
The tôle kettle on stand is a neat example showcasing the prevalent chinoiserie motif that captivated 18th-century Britain. Chinoiserie, an artistic style inspired by Chinese designs and aesthetics, experienced a surge in popularity among the aristocracy and upper classes of Europe during that era. This influence extended across a numerous categories of the decorative arts, profoundly shaping the work of Rococo designers of furniture, textiles wallpaper and porcelain in the mid-18th century. Notably, a comparable tôle kettle on stand, also with chinoiserie decoration, can be found in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. [M.144-1919]
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