Du Paquier Saucer

This is a rare saucer made by Du Paquier around 1740. Claudius Innocentius du Paquier was the founder of Europe's second oldest porcelain maker which he started in 1718. A precursor to the Vienna porcelain factory. His wares are exceedingly rare and owning one of his pieces was always a goal of mine so I was thrilled to buy two pieces recently. This piece is a superb trembleuse saucer hand painted with two Watteau type scenes surrounded by a gold and thin black line trim with a woodcut style flower in between on either side as well as a few insects with their shadows after Klinger . The center has a superb reticulated rim with their typical shape including the hearts, a gold line to the top edge and a nice flower in the center. The piece of course copied after Meissen examples of the time since Du Paquier was already having major financial troubles and seeing the writing on the wall of what sold better. A few years alter in 1744 he was forced to give up his factory which was bought by the state and turned in the Royal Vienna manufactory. The piece is of amazing quality and just as good as Meissen of the period which one cannot say of any other maker except Sevres maybe so that is an amazing compliment and one of the reasons his wares are so sought after! The saucer is marked with just an incised half moon or C type mark which is typical. It is in superb condition with no issues at all. The saucer is 0.875 inches tall and has a diameter of 5 inches. The central ring is about an inch tall. Please email me for more information or other pictures.