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Porcelain
Porcelain is a fine white clay consisting of the mineral kaolin. It can be found in tableware, art, architecture, jewelry, tiles and more. Porcelain treasures are truly rare and exceptional finds among collectors because of their material and design. They can be combined with other Baroque-style pieces to accentuate its exquisite aesthetic. The manufacture of porcelain is a long and complex process that requires skill and excellent craftsmanship. What is considered true porcelain was actually developed in China back in the 10th-century. In the 18th century, European were mesmerized by Chinese porcelain and got inspired by it as they tried to recreate its smooth gloss and white translucency. Thus, porcelain quickly became one of the most sought-after items of the European aristocracy. Still today, porcelain is considered as 'white gold' and signifies glory, high status and sophistication. The style of <a href="https:/




![A Group of Continental Porcelain: comprising two cups and saucers, the cups painted with portraits of Napoleon and Josephine, signed "Dauchot", each with blue painted mark "[crown] N" (Cup: 4 1/2in high, Saucer: 5 1/4 in. dia.) and a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1285/405327/225111546_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1769731880&width=280)







![A Pair of Sevres-Style Blue-Ground Porcelain Urns: each painted with a battle scene to one side, signed "[?]isard", and a castle landscape opposite; one vase with cover; interlaced "L"s mark to interior of cover 25 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (64.8 x 16.5 cm.)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1285/405327/225111815_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1769731880&width=280)






![A Berlin / KPM Porcelain Coffee / Tea Service: comprising a coffee pot (11 in. high), a teapot, a covered sugar, four cups, and seven saucers; each with underglaze blue mark "[scepter] / KPM" [14 pieces]](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1285/405327/225111568_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1769731880&width=280)


![A Group of German Porcelain Vases: each with underglaze blue scepter mark; The pair 5 in. (12.7 cm.) high, one 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm.) high [3 pieces]](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1285/405327/225111688_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1769731880&width=280)









