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Pair of Worcester Baskets Painted by James Giles
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Print Details
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Request Details
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Dates
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Circa 1770
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Medium
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Porcelain
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Origin
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England
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Description
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A rare pair of Worcester baskets, painted at the atelier of James Giles with sprays and sprigs of flowers in a monochrome palette of shades of green, the handles formed of twisted rope highlighted with gilt, similarly with the undulating rim. The exterior is covered with green florettes and leaves between the intersections of the trellis work.
9cm High to the top of the handle
19cm Wide handle to handle
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Literature
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Gerald Coke, In Search of James Giles p.176 (b) (A.1.200) for an example of a similar treatment, but on a small tureen and stand.
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