{"product_id":"a-19th-century-vion-et-baury-paris-biscuit-porcelain-figurine-of-a-lady-sleeping","title":"A 19th century Vion et Baury Paris biscuit porcelain figurine of a lady sleeping","description":"A fine example of the high art of the famous French porcelain manufacturer.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe marvellous meticulous craftsmanship has made Vion Baury's work the object of intense scrutiny by collectors around the world.\u003cbr\u003e\nManufactured by Vion Et Baury in Choisy-le-Roi, France, circa 1870s, marked with an embossed applied blue VP stamp on the bottom.\u003cbr\u003e\nJean Guillet established a porcelain factory on the Rue Paradis-Poissonnière in France around 1845. He mainly produced bisque figurines, which were of very high quality. Its chief modeller was Charles Baury, who later, together with Desiree Vion, took control of the factory and it became known as Vion and Baury, and in 1875 production was moved to Choisy-le-Roi. Both factories won several medals at world exhibitions.\u003cbr\u003e\nheight 18 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nwidth 10 cm\u003cbr\u003e\ndepth 14 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nweight 875 g\u003cbr\u003e\nThe arms of the chair on which the lady is sitting have been broken off on both sides.\u003cbr\u003e\nA small chip on the flower on the lady's chest.\u003cbr\u003e\nOtherwise a wonderful antique condition-preservation of details and colouring.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease carefully regard all photos.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. \u003cbr\u003e\nNote that the shipping cost covers labor, packaging, and postage\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62885247385930,"sku":null,"price":745.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.5953305067_kyuk.jpg?v=1785920259","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/a-19th-century-vion-et-baury-paris-biscuit-porcelain-figurine-of-a-lady-sleeping","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}