Paris porcelain, also known as "soft-paste porcelain," refers to a type of ceramic material that was produced in Paris, France by a number of potteries starting in the mid-18th century. It was a response to the increasing demand for porcelain, which was previously imported from China, and later from Germany and England.

The first successful Paris porcelain factory was established by the chemist and entrepreneur Claude-Francois Thibault in 1745. He was able to create a type of porcelain that was softer and more malleable than the hard-paste porcelain imported from China. This new material allowed for greater artistic expression and decoration, and the Paris porcelain quickly gained popularity among the French nobility and aristocracy.

During the 18th century, many new porcelain factories were established in Paris, each with their own unique styles and techniques. Some of the most famous Paris porcelain factories include the Vincennes factory more...

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A pair of Paris porcelain vases, 19th century, painted with…

Paris Porcelain Vases with Floral Panels

A pair of Paris porcelain vases, 19th century, painted with panels of flowers on a pink and blue ground, 10.5 cm high

A pair of Charles X Paris Porcelain vases; each of ovoid form…

Charles X Paris Porcelain Troubadour Vases

A pair of Charles X Paris Porcelain vases; each of ovoid form with winged caryatid handles, the reserves painted in 'Le style Troubadour' of courting couples on gold enamelled ground, with later wooden bases and covers. Height overall 46 cm

A pair of large Paris Porcelain Cache pots hand painted with…

Hand-painted Paris Porcelain Cache pots with Roman scenes

A pair of large Paris Porcelain Cache pots hand painted with scenes depicting historic Roman scenes, gilding to outer edge and base, 33.5 cm high, repairs overall

Pair of French Paris porcelain lidded urns of pink ground with…

Pair of Pink Paris Porcelain Urns with Gilt Decoration

Pair of French Paris porcelain lidded urns of pink ground with raised gilt decoration, each 34 cm high (2)

A pair of Paris Porcelain vases, first half 19th century, each…

Paris Porcelain Vases with Historical Scenes

A pair of Paris Porcelain vases, first half 19th century, each of ovoid form with winged female herm handles painted in colours with 'Hippocrates refusing the treasure of Artaxerxes' and 'Alexander and his physician Phillipos' on a gold lustre ground,…

A pair of Paris porcelain vase shape two swan handled wine…

Paris Porcelain Swan Handled Wine Coolers (19th century)

A pair of Paris porcelain vase shape two swan handled wine coolers, early 19th century, 36 cm high

Fine pair of antique Paris Porcelain vases, each painted with…

Antique Paris Porcelain Romantic Scene Vases (Pair)

Fine pair of antique Paris Porcelain vases, each painted with romantic scenes, fitted with angular handles with circular cameos, 46 cm high (2)

A Paris porcelain clock, French, 19th century the dial sign R G…

Paris Porcelain Clock with Wood Stand

A Paris porcelain clock, French, 19th century the dial sign R G Henry Paris 45 cm high with wood stand 55 cm high overall

A large pair of Paris Porcelain polychrome figures, late 19th…

Paris Porcelain Polychrome Figures, Late 19th Century

A large pair of Paris Porcelain polychrome figures, late 19th century, possibly Vion Et Baury, each depicted in 18th century dress in expressive and inquisitive pose, set upon integral porcelain plinths painted with chequered design, open anchor and…

A pair of finely gilded and painted Paris porcelain vases,…

A pair of finely gilded and painted Paris porcelain vases, painted with landscapes, fowl, a fox and gun-dogs. French Empire period, circa 1820, with a combination of high-burnished and matt gilding. Provenance: Partridge, New Bond Street, London circa…

A set of four Paris porcelain dessert plates, circa 1830 (4). A…

Paris Porcelain Dessert Plates, 1830

A set of four Paris porcelain dessert plates, circa 1830 (4). A set of four Paris porcelain dessert plates, circa 1830 by Feuillet of Paris on Sevres blanks, having gilded rims, painted in colours with trailing vines to the borders, fruits to the centre…