MANUFACTURE JULES VIEILLARD & Cie À BORDEAUX
THE DESIGN OF DECORATIONS ATTRIBUTED
TO AMÉDÉE DE CARANZA (1843-1914)
" Decorations improperly called Chinese and inspired by Hokusai's creations "
Rare suite of 9 soup plates; the decorations are all different.
Earthenware proofs with polychrome enamelled designs in relief on an ivory background; the borders underlined in gold.
Each piece marked with the manufactory's Japanese cartouche seal (ref. Du Pasquier 46) on the reverse.
D.: 24.8 cm.

Bibliography: Jacqueline du Pasquier - Vieillard & Cie, Histoire de la faïencerie fine de Bordeaux - Éditions Le Festin, Bordeaux, 2015. Pieces from the so-called Chinese Decor service reproduced on pages 80, 81 and 137.