Author(s):
petit, jacob (jacob mardochée, known as) (paris, in 1796 - paris, in 1868), ceramist
production date: around 1845
dating in century: mid-19th century
type(s) of object(s): watchmaking, decorative arts
name(s): pendulum
materials and techniques: porcelain
place(s) of execution/production: paris
dimensions - artwork:
height: 56cm
width: 44cm
depth: 26cm
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
mintmark - mark under the cover on the reverse of the base, in blue: "jp"
iconographic description:
orientalist-inspired pendulum. A rearing horse, ridden by a mamluk rider, is the main figure. On the base, small painted scenes taking place in a desert landscape. Historical commentary:
a porcelain manufacturer, established in paris, then in avon, near fontainebleau, jacob-petit is famous for his ornamental objects, bottles, night lights, inkwells, clocks, whose baroque exuberance is nourished by borrowings from french or german styles of the 18th century. The figure of the mamluk horseman is inspired by a work by debucourt, "the retreat of the mameluk", engraved in 1803 according to carle vernet. The profusion of gold which highlights the rocaille contours of the ornaments, the exuberance of the ornaments and the shimmer of the colors with bold accords reflect the verve and invention of the most illustrious french porcelain maker of the 1830s-1860s. D. M. Themes / subjects / places represented:
figure, orientalism, rider, horse, desert landscape
mode of acquisition: purchase from arrears of a legacy
name of donor, testator, seller: loudmer, guy
date of acquisition: 1989
institution: petit palais, museum of fine arts of the city of paris
inventory number: odut1740. Date: circa 1845.
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