Lotto 1234 - A218 Collezione Dr. Peter Ducret - giovedì, 17. settembre 2026, 14h00
THÉODORE DECK
(Guebwiller 1823–1891 Paris), after a model by Peter Anton von Verschaffelt (1710–1793).
Faience vase in the form of a rhinoceros with brown and green glaze. Sculpturally modelled, the saddle with relief busts of Africans, surmounted by a canopy-form vase with rocaille decoration and a circular cartouche framed by garlands, on a moulded scrollwork base. The underside with two "TH. DECK" manufactory stamps. Formerly electrified.
38.5 × 28 × 45 cm.
One side of the saddle, the tail, and the upper edge have been restored. Small chip to the base.
Provenance:
Cf. the naturalistically modelled rhinoceros by the Frankenthal porcelain manufactory with a Parisian clock movement, 1765–70. The model by Peter Anton von Verschaffelt (1710–1793) reflects the contemporary fascination with the exotic worlds of distant lands, which were brought to life and made tangible, among other ways, through living specimens. The rhinoceros "Clara" (1738–1758), which toured major European cities and royal courts with her owner, Douwe Jansz Mout van der Meer, between 1741 and 1758, probably served as a contemporary model not only for Verschaffelt but also for many other artists. "Clara" appears in paintings, engravings and ceramic models and is thus the most frequently depicted rhinoceros in the history of art. The Frankenthal rhinoceros is on display in the Munich Residenz (room guide of the Munich Residenz Museum, p. 76, and website).
Two further faience models following Verschaffelt’s model, by Deck’s master Joseph Hügelin, have an additional vase cover in the form of a monkey (dated 1867, Antiquités Jacques Bastian) and a putto, respectively (Hubert Brissonneau).
Cf. Deck’s version, or possibly a prototype of the rhinoceros model, in white faience with remnants of a silver glaze, sold at Millon, 25 November 2021, lot 86.
Two further faience models following Verschaffelt’s model, by Deck’s master Joseph Hügelin, have an additional vase cover in the form of a monkey (dated 1867, Antiquités Jacques Bastian) and a putto, respectively (Hubert Brissonneau).
Cf. Deck’s version, or possibly a prototype of the rhinoceros model, in white faience with remnants of a silver glaze, sold at Millon, 25 November 2021, lot 86.
CHF 2 000 / 3 000 | (€ 2 060 / 3 090)
Venduto per CHF 2 750 (incl. premio)