The value of Jacob Petit porcelain

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The story of a porcelain artist 

Jacob Petit (1796-1868) also known as Jacob Mardochée, was a renowned 19th-century French porcelain artist, whose career began as a porcelain painter. After gaining a solid reputation in the field, he founded his own porcelain factory in Fontainebleau around 1830. His artistic style, influenced by Rococo, is characterized by whimsical shapes, vibrant colors and elaborate decoration. Over the course of his career, he created a wide variety of pieces, including vases, statuettes, clocks and toiletries. Despite some criticism of the exuberance of his work, Jacob Petit was a great success with the 19th-century bourgeoisie, in search of refinement and luxury. Today, his artistic contribution and craftsmanship are recognized and appreciated by collectors and art lovers on the market.

His signature 

The porcelains of Jacob Petit are signed with his initials "J.P." 

Order of estimation for Jacob Petit porcelains (from the most basic to the most prestigious) 

Characteristics to distinguish a Jacob Petit porcelain

1. Rococo style: Inspired by the rococo artistic movement of the 18th century, Jacob Petit's works feature elegant shapes, graceful curves and foliage motifs (foliage, cornucopias, flowering bouquets,...). 

2. Vivid colors: Jacob Petit porcelains are known for their vibrant colors and varied palette, which add vivacity to Jacob Petit porcelains. 

3. Elaborate decorations: Jacob Petit's pieces are often adorned with intricate patterns and minute details, such as flowers, fruit, animals, portraits as well as mythological scenes. 

4. Fantasy shapes: Objects produced by Jacob Petit are often designed with imaginative and original shapes, demonstrating great inventiveness and a sense of creativity. 

5. Technical quality: Jacob Petit porcelains are also renowned for their technical quality, particularly with regard to the fineness of the paste, the quality of the glaze and the precision of the painted details. 

6. Variety of objects: Jacob Petit's manufacture produced a wide range of porcelain objects, from vases, statuettes and clocks to toiletries and porcelain tableware. 

7. Mark and signature: Jacob Petit porcelains are usually marked with an interlaced "J.P." or other specific signatures to indicate their provenance.