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Ewer and basin from the service of Charlotte Aglae d Orleans, Duchess of Modena and Reggio, 1719 (silver-gilt)
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Ewer and basin from the service of Charlotte Aglae d Orleans, Duchess of Modena and Reggio, 1719 (silver-gilt)
6081935 Ewer and basin from the service of Charlotte Aglae d Orleans, Duchess of Modena and Reggio, 1719 (silver-gilt) by Besnier, Nicolas (1686-1754) (attr. to); ewer height 21.5 x basin length 23.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlotte Aglae d Orleans, (20 October 1700 - 19 January 1761), Duchess of Modena and Reggio, third daughter of Philippe II, Duke of Orleans, and of his wife, Francoise-Marie de Bourbon. The baluster ewer on pedestal edged with oves, the body with chiseled decoration and engraved with trellises and shells on a matte background in cartridges, the neck decorated with wavelets, the spout decorated with shell and flowers, the handle in threaded winding with cherub head attachment, the hinged cover in waves, the button grip on a gadrooned terrace, the oval basin on a pedestal with nets, the edge decorated with wavelets and a frieze of flowers centered on a shell on a matte background, the applied sides of a blowing cherub head, engraved on the body and in the basin of the alliance coat of arms surmounted by a dukes crown, hallmarks under the body: traces of charge and jurande (letter VS); under the basin: charge and jurande.); Photo © Christies Images
Media ID 25162830
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases an exquisite silver-gilt Ewer and basin from the service of Charlotte Aglae d Orleans, Duchess of Modena and Reggio in 1719. Crafted by the talented artist Nicolas Besnier or attributed to him, this stunning piece is a testament to the opulence and grandeur of its time. The ewer stands at a height of 21.5 cm, while the basin measures 23.5 cm in length. The baluster-shaped ewer rests on a pedestal adorned with delicate oves, featuring intricate chiseled decorations and engraved trellises and shells on a matte background within cartridges. The neck displays beautiful wavelet motifs, leading up to a spout embellished with elegant shell designs intertwined with flowers. The handle of the ewer is intricately crafted in threaded winding style, complete with cherub head attachments for added charm. The hinged cover features waves and is topped off with a button grip resting on a gadrooned terrace. The oval basin sits atop its own pedestal decorated with nets, showcasing wavelet patterns along its edge alongside a frieze of flowers centered around a shell motif against a matte background. Notably, both the body of the piece as well as inside the basin bear engravings depicting alliance coat-of-arms surmounted by an ornate dukes crown. With traces of charge and jurande hallmarks found under both parts, this remarkable creation exemplifies exceptional craftsmanship that has stood the test of time.
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