Half-hour lectures on the history and practice of the fine and ornamental arts (1861)
Scott, William Bell, 1811-1890 · London : Longman, Green, Longman and Roberts · leaf 223
r Frederick the Great, presentedto Louis XV. some pieces of Berlin porcelain, the modeUingof which had attracted his attention. Through these,Madame de Pompadour took a passion for pottery, and 206 HALF-HOUR LECTURES. under her patronage Sevres rose to unrivalled skill, andthe works grew into… … S&vres Vase (Rose du Earri), Or Molu plinth, 14h inches high. Bought by the Marquis ofHerttbrd at Bernals sale for ^£1942 10s. the pair. of the notabilities of the day, especially the ladies, andpicture subjects of every kind, appear on the spaces left in theintense JBleu de Boi, turquoise; and…
Art · Decoration and ornament · Fore-edge painting
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