Botanical Illusion: Important Strasbourg Faience Cabbage Tureen & Cover,
Mid-18th Century

Origin: Strasbourg, France | Dimensions: 8 1/2 in. (H) x 10 3/4 in. (D) | Material: Faience (Tin-Glazed Earthenware)

This distinct French trompe l'oeil faience tureen and cover is molded in the form of a large cabbager in shades of green and white, with the body and cover consisting of a series of overlapping large leaves.

Historical Context
Produced by the renowned Strasbourg Factory (likely during the Hannong era of the mid-to-late 18th century), this piece represents the height of French Rococo dining culture. During this period, "deception" wares-ceramics designed to mimic nature-were fashionable conversation pieces used in the service a la francaise. Strasbourg was the premier manufactory for these wares, famous for their vibrant high-fire colors and naturalistic modeling.

Provenance: Private West Coast Collection; formerly with The Antique Porcelain Company, New York (retains original paper label).

Condition: Good.

Museum & Literature References

Musee des Arts Decoratifs (Paris):
Object: Legumier et plateau en forme de chou (Vegetable dish and stand in the form of a cabbage).
Attribution: Paul Hannong Manufactory, Strasbourg, c. 1748-1754.
Inventory Number: Inv. 32268.
Note: This is the primary benchmark for this model.

Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA):
Object: Soup tureen and stand.
Attribution: Paul Antoine Hannong, Before 1745.
Accession Number: 84.85a-c
Description: For a cabbage tromp l'oeil tureen.

Musee National de Ceramique (Sevres):
Object: Terrine chou, trompe-l'oeil (Cabbage tureen).
Context: The Sevres collection holds various botanical tureens by Hannong.

Strasbourg Faience, by Hans Haug. (The definitive text on the Hannong family's production).

(Ref: NY10952/nkrr)


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good condition

Origin:
France

Materials & Techniques:
Faience

Details:
Country of Origin: France
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Good condition