
Description
German Phanolith Charger by Jean Baptist Stahl for Mettlach Villeroy and Boch, circa 1900.
Charger is made by the Mettlach factory of Villeroy and Boch, by Jean-Baptiste Stahl (German 1869 – 1932) was the inventor and designer of the Phanolith.
Phanolith is a kind of porcelain that combines the characteristics and benefits of jasper ware (Wedgwood) and pâte-sur-pâte (minton). It was developed at Villeroy & Boch in Mettlach, Germany, at the end of the nineteenth century.
Signed Stahl in lower right.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: There is minor surface wear commensurate with age and handling. Verso with some losses, do not protrude.
Dimensions:
Height: 2 in.
Width: 21 in.
Depth: 21 in.
Category: Sculpture
Origin: Germany
Materials: Porcelain
Creator: Brand: Villeroy & Boch
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Charger is made by the Mettlach factory of Villeroy and Boch, by Jean-Baptiste Stahl (German 1869 – 1932) was the inventor and designer of the Phanolith.
Phanolith is a kind of porcelain that combines the characteristics and benefits of jasper ware (Wedgwood) and pâte-sur-pâte (minton). It was developed at Villeroy & Boch in Mettlach, Germany, at the end of the nineteenth century.
Signed Stahl in lower right.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: There is minor surface wear commensurate with age and handling. Verso with some losses, do not protrude.
Dimensions:
Height: 2 in.
Width: 21 in.
Depth: 21 in.
Category: Sculpture
Origin: Germany
Materials: Porcelain
Creator: Brand: Villeroy & Boch
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; There is minor surface wear commensurate with age and handling. Verso with some losses, do not protrude.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Jean Baptist Stahl Pate-Sur-Pate Neoclassical Phanolith Charger Bacchanalian 21"
Estimate $1,950-$5,840
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