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Pair of Antique Bisque Cherub Lamps browse these categories for related items... Directory: Antiques:Decorative Art:Ceramics:Italian:Porcelain: Pre 1920: Item # 608330
Lifestyle Antiques 2264 Lillie Avenue Santa Barbara, CA 93067 805-969-5474 Guest Book $2,950. for the pair |
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| Pair of Charming Antique BIsque Cherub Lamps and the cherubs are decorated with Gold Ribbons, which are loosely looped around pillars. The parchment shades are hand painted and the lamps are newly rewired. H:26.5" Diameter of shade: 14.5" There is quite a history of the process of Bisque Porcelain. When the artist first drew his general design on the surface of the white wax. Then, with modeling knives, burnishers, and other tools, he sculpted the minute details of the subject chosen for reproduction. From the wax carving, when finally approved by the master model maker, a plaster cast was made. This was the original die, which was used in molding the porcelain bisque. A moist porcelain paste was then skillfully pressed into this cast, picking up all the details in the carving. When looking at this mold it would reveal intricate surface detail. During the porcelain casting process, the friction of the clay would swiftly wear these fine details out. Sometimes, as few as 20 castings would leave the image in the mold worn out. To address this problem, the artists developed master molds. Master molds were made out of a harder plaster than the production molds, and the image was reversed; like a negative. Production molds were then cast from the master mold, allowing many more lithophanes to be successfully cast. It was the discovering of this form is one of the most unusual and interesting art forms to emerge from the early 19th century is the lithophane. Generally credited as being the invention of Baron Paul de Bourguignon, of Rubelles, France, in 1827, the earliest forms of lithophanes were actually produced in China many years before other countries produced them and the Chinese potters used the process to trace floral designs in the delicate walls of the eggshell thin porcelain vases. However, it was the Europeans that evolved the concept from simple floral pictures into complex, intricately detailed scenes. A wide variety of images appeared on lithophanes. The subject matter included quaint and delightful replicas of rural scenes and children at play, reproductions of famous portraits and popular paintings, dramatic religious scenes, hunting images, and scenic panoramas. The seemingly simple process of removing the thin moist panels from the molds required the highest degree of skill to avoid damaging the intricate details in the image. Since the panels were very thin and delicate, and the kilns extremely hot, many fired pieces were warped, twisted, and cracked. In addition, any slight impurity in the porcelain clay body showed up when the fired pieces were lit from behind. Therefore, the number of acceptable finished pieces to come out of the kilns has always been far less than the number that went in. Sometimes, only about 40 percent of the panels survived this process. Since the earliest days of their production, these issues have challenged the makers of lithophanes. Only the most determined craftsmen could overcome these difficulties, and go on to produce these brilliant art pieces. This particular pair of Cherubs illustrate the craft of the Bisque history and detailed genre. Located in the heart of Summerland, California, Lifestyle Antiques & Interiors offers the finest high-end Antiques, Decorative Arts, and Home Furnishings on the South Coast. We feature a rich collection from Europe, specializing in Italian Furniture, French and Spanish. The elegant collection varies from antique and Murano lamps, decorative pillows, Chandeliers, Mirrors and a fine selection of home furnishings. Just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. For your convenience you may shop on line: www.lifestyleantiques.com . | ||||||||||
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