Bottle cooler (seau à demi-bouteille) (one of a pair) 1715 - 1745

This white porcelain "Bottle Cooler" from the Saint-Cloud factory in France, dating from 1715-1745, is a prime example of the Rococo style. The delicate floral motifs and playful, grotesque-inspired faces on the handles speak to the period's emphasis on asymmetry and the whimsical. The cool, smooth surface and elegant form were likely intended to be a decorative and functional element for chilling wine bottles. The Saint-Cloud factory, founded in 1693, was one of the first in France to produce soft-paste porcelain, showcasing its technical prowess with this refined piece.