{"product_id":"jacob-petit-perfume-bottle-french-ceramic-figurine-columbina-c-1830","title":"Jacob Petit Perfume Bottle, French Ceramic Figurine, Columbina, c.1830","description":"A rare and highly collectible early 19th-century ceramic perfume bottle by Jacob Petit, master of expressive and theatrical French porcelain. The figure depicts Columbina — a character from the Commedia dell'arte — and is modelled in moulded earthenware or stoneware, painted by hand and richly gilded.                                                                                                                                 The hollow head with a narrow opening identifies its function as a perfume container. The erased mark on the base is typical of 19th-century practices by antique dealers to enhance rarity or obscure origin for resale particularly abroad. Its distinctive modelling, weight and surface finish are consistent with Petit's Parisian productions and with museum-held examples in Grasse.\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions and Condition: \u003cbr\u003e\nHeight: 23.8 cm; Width: 11 cm; Depth: 8.3 cm; Weight: 712 g.\u003cbr\u003e\n Very good antique condition. Minor gilt loss to the base, no chips or cracks. A small brownish mark on the hat, likely original paint from missing stopper or decorative finial. This detail does not affect the integrity of the piece.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62882554052938,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.7035769025_4mai.jpg?v=1785898379","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/jacob-petit-perfume-bottle-french-ceramic-figurine-columbina-c-1830","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}