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Late 19th Century Vion Et Baury "Fortune-teller" Porcelain Group.
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Late 19th Century Vion Et Baury "Fortune-teller" Porcelain Group.

19th century
Description

A stunningly reproduced in fine detail multi-figure group depicting an older woman telling a family their fortunes while they eagerly hang on every word.

This piece was made by Vion Et Baury in Choisy-le-Roi, France, circa 1880's, and is marked with a green anchor.

Jean 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. The factory's chief modeller was Charles Baury, who later ran the factory with Desiree Vion 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.

3050 g

21 cm tall

31 cm wide

20 cm across

Excellent antique condition, colouring and enamel are fully intact. Chip to cards in fortune tellers right hand; restoration to index finger on her left hand; restoration to back of chair; owl that is under the table has been re-attached; small chip to rim of gentleman's hat.

Please study the attached photos carefully as they are an integral part of this description. The item will be sent with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

UK delivery is £12

Upon request, we are willing to provide a quote for shipping outside of UK

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Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this French Porcelain Figural Group to the 19th Century.

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Description
A stunningly reproduced in fine detail multi-figure group depicting an older woman telling a family their fortunes while they eagerly hang on every word.
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This piece was made by Vion Et Baury in Choisy-le-Roi, France, circa 1880's, and is marked with a green anchor.
Gillers Antiques Ltd
fig 1. Late 19th-century French blue and white glazed porcelain figurine group depicting four figures gathered around a table fortune-telling on an oval blue base.
fig 1. Late 19th Century Vion Et Baury "Fortune-teller" Porcelain Group.

Jean 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. The factory's chief modeller was Charles Baury, who later ran the factory with Desiree Vion 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.

fig 2. Late 19th-century French blue and white glazed porcelain figurine group depicting four figures gathered around a table fortune-telling on an oval blue base.
fig 2. Late 19th Century Vion Et Baury "Fortune-teller" Porcelain Group.

3050 g

21 cm tall

31 cm wide

20 cm across

Excellent antique condition, colouring and enamel are fully intact. Chip to cards in fortune tellers right hand; restoration to index finger on her left hand; restoration to back of chair; owl that is under the table has been re-attached; small chip to rim of gentleman's hat.

fig 3. Late 19th-century French blue and white glazed porcelain figurine group depicting four figures gathered around a table fortune-telling on an oval blue base.
fig 3. Late 19th Century Vion Et Baury "Fortune-teller" Porcelain Group.

Please study the attached photos carefully as they are an integral part of this description. The item will be sent with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

UK delivery is £12

Upon request, we are willing to provide a quote for shipping outside of UK

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this French Porcelain Figural Group to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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Archive I Late 19th-century French blue and white glazed porcelain figurine group depicting four figures gathered around a table fortune-telling on an oval blue base.

Late 19th century Vion et Baury "Fortune-teller" porcelain group.

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Late 19th-century French blue and white glazed porcelain figurine group depicting four figures gathered around a table fortune-telling on an oval blue base.
Late 19th century Vion et Baury "Fortune-teller" porcelain group.
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During the nineteenth century, French manufacturers such as Vion et Baury produced elaborate porcelain groups depicting genre scenes, aristocratic pastimes, and theatrical narratives. These pieces drew inspiration from eighteenth-century Rococo designs and earlier Meissen figurines, catering to the Victorian demand for decorative parlour ceramics.

These figural groups were crafted using hard-paste porcelain or bisque, moulded in multiple sections, and assembled prior to firing. They were subsequently finished with hand-applied glaze, underglaze cobalt blue pigments, and overglaze enamel detailing.

Authentic pieces display detailed facial modelling, defined finger separations, and precise drapery folds. Look for manufacturer impressed marks or painted emblems on the underside, such as the raised green anchor mark associated with Vion et Baury.

Position the piece as a central display element on a sideboard top, mantelpiece, or inside a glazed cabinet. Pair it with neutral backdrops or contemporary minimalist surfaces to contrast the detailed blue and white figurative narrative.

Dust the item regularly using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to prevent dirt accumulation in intricate crevices. Avoid immersion in water or abrasive chemical cleaners, as these can compromise fragile joins or damage overglaze enamel details.
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