18th Century French Porcelain Plate by Dagoty with Children at Play

Made circa 1785 this plate features a deep cobalt blue border that is beautifully gilded with a dramatic geometric pattern. The burnished gilt is a hallmark of Dagoty porcelains. Inside the dramatic border is a wonderful scene of children playing leapfrog. The formal border contrasts with the informal scene of children at play. This juxtaposition is characteristic of 18th-century French porcelain; only the French produced pieces with this particular level of sophistication. In the last decade of the 18th century, Romanticism significantly influenced Dagoty porcelains. Anecdotal scenes, indoor settings, and depictions of children’s games replaced the neoclassical subjects that were previously favored. These new themes convey a more human quality and create a much less rigid atmosphere. The borders continued to show neoclassical designs. Condition: Excellent Diameter: 8 inches Price: $460 References: Aileen Dawson ‘French Porcelain – A Catalogue of the British Museum Collection’ [London, 1994] pp 386-387. Régine de Plinval de Guillebon, ‘Dagoty à Paris, La Manufacture de Porcelaine de L’Impératrice,’ Paris, 2006.   Dimensions Dm 8 in. x H 1 in. Condition Excellent Price $420 Background Background: The Dagoty factory made hard-paste porcelain. The factory was in the Rue de Chevreuse, Paris. The Paris retail shop of Dagoty was on the Boulevard Montmartre. Products were of high quality with hand-painted backgrounds in attractive colors and lavish gilding. We offer FREE shipping to the continental United States. For orders shipping outside the continental US, please email [email protected] for a shipping quote. Buyer Protection Guarantee: your purchase will arrive as described. Questions? Contact us.