From the Creil region of Northern France, a transfer printed polychrome plate, titled – Le Polichinel. Circa 1830.
Pulcinella is a classical character that originated in the Commedia dell’Arte of the 17th century and became a popular character in Neapolitan puppetry. The image shows No. 11 from a series of twelve. A young couple in period dress, the beau holding the strings of the Polichinel puppet, courting in a garden setting. The plate is titled and numbered, a wide hand-colored floral running border meets a Canary yellow rim. Wonderful bright color on a crisp transfer.
Pulcinella is a classical character that originated in the Commedia dell’Arte of the 17th century and became a popular character in Neapolitan puppetry. The image shows No. 11 from a series of twelve. A young couple in period dress, the beau holding the strings of the Polichinel puppet, courting in a garden setting. The plate is titled and numbered, a wide hand-colored floral running border meets a Canary yellow rim. Wonderful bright color on a crisp transfer.
Marked: Impressed Creil to the verso.
Measures: 8 in. diameter x .75 in. height
A tiny flea bite to the rim at 12:00, likely from a plate hanger.
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Creator:Creil et Montereau(Manufacturer)
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Dimensions:Height: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)Diameter: 8 in (20.32 cm)
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Style:French Provincial(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:FaienceGlazed
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Place of Origin:France
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Period:Early 19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:1830
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. A tiny flea bite to the rim at 12:00, likely from a plate hanger.
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Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
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Reference Number:Seller: LU1758224449012
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