A Vienna porcelain part dinner service, early 19th century, circa 1806
Auction Closed
October 6, 05:06 PM GMT
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
decorated with leafy garlands, gilt pearl borders and scattered flower sprays, comprising: two oval two-handled soup tureens, covers and three stands, a pair of oval two-handled verrières, a pair of two-handled ice pails and pierced covers, a pair of sauceboats and covers, a pair of butter dishes, covers and stands, a pierced basket, four custard cups and two covers, in three sizes, twenty-eight soup plates and sixty-six dinner plates shield marks in underglaze-blue, various impressed letters and numerals including 06 date code for 1806, puce enamel decorators’ marks; together with two modern plates of the same pattern
(142)
Length of largest oval dish: 39 cm (15 3/8 in)
Width of an ear pot: 35,5 cm (14 in)
Former collection of Boni de Castellane and Anna Gould, Palais Rose, Paris : valuation of Mes Laurin and Ader, Etat descriptif et estimatif de meubles, sièges, objets d'art (..) garnissant le Palais Rose, Paris, circa 1961:
"n.419 Très important service en ancienne porcelaine de Vienne fin du XVIII° siècle à décor de rangs de perles, filets, guirlandes de feuilles de laurier & bouquets de roses et fleurs polychromes(..) le tout prisé 15.000 francs."
Boniface de Castellane and Anna Gould “A Way of Life,” Christie’s, Paris, 7 March 2017, lot 151
The Palais Rose of Boni de Castellane and Anna Gould was one of the most extravagant residences of the Belle Époque, a symbol of both aristocratic opulence and a marriage as glamorous as it was controversial. Designed by architect Ernest Sanson, the Palais Rose blended Versailles-inspired references, sumptuous decor, marble, fine woodwork, formal gardens, and grand ceremonial rooms. The residence featured luxurious salons, a monumental library, a ballroom, and a gallery inspired by the Hall of Mirrors. Boni de Castellane, a passionate art and decorative arts enthusiast, hosted lavish receptions there, attended by the Parisian and European elite.
The Palais Rose was demolished in 1969, despite protests from heritage advocates. Today, only a few archival photographs, memories, and, fortunately, rare surviving relics remain—such as this porcelain service.
This piece comes from the contents of the Paris apartment of their granddaughter, Diane de Castellane, and her first husband, the Duke of Mouchy, whose collection was sold in March 2017.
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