{"product_id":"antique-minton-majolica-figural-centerpiece-by-hugues-protat-putti-compote-c-1860s","title":"Antique Minton Majolica Figural Centerpiece by Hugues Protât | Putti Compote | c.1860s | DA4617","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Minton Majolica Figural Centerpiece by Hugues Protât | Putti Compote | c.1860s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional antique Minton majolica figural centerpiece attributed to celebrated French sculptor and ceramic designer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHugues Protât\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the important artists associated with Minton during the golden age of Victorian majolica.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis remarkable piece features a broad, shallow turquoise-glazed bowl raised upon an elaborately modeled architectural base adorned with classical putti, scrolling forms, rich cobalt-blue panels, and beautifully dimensional green laurel garlands. The combination of sculptural modeling and saturated majolica glazes is quintessentially Minton and showcases the extraordinary craftsmanship for which the Staffordshire manufactory became internationally celebrated during the mid-19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtât worked as a sculptor and modeler for Minton and was responsible for a number of the firm’s highly decorative sculptural forms. Particularly noteworthy on this example is the visible \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“H. PROTAT”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e signature incorporated into the modeled base, connecting the piece directly with the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe expansive turquoise bowl measures just over \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9 inches in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making this a wonderfully substantial decorative centerpiece while retaining an elegant scale for display on a console, dining table, library table, or within an important collection of English majolica.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 8.5” H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop bowl: just over 9” diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase: approximately 7” W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent antique condition with no chips, cracks, repairs, or other flaws observed. Light age-related surface characteristics may be present and are consistent with an antique ceramic of this period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA truly special example of Victorian Minton majolica—both sculptural and highly decorative—with the added significance of its association with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHugues Protât\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GCF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46478835155151,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8038\/8303\/files\/IMG_0110.jpg?v=1794346904","url":"https:\/\/www.shoplilliangrey.com\/products\/antique-minton-majolica-figural-centerpiece-by-hugues-protat-putti-compote-c-1860s","provider":"Lillian Grey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}