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Pair of Biscuit Porcelain Figural Oil Lamps After Boizot
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Pair of Biscuit Porcelain Figural Oil Lamps After Boizot

19th century
Sold by Cella
Sold 15 September 2025 · Cella
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A pair of early 19th century French Sèvres biscuit porcelain allegorical figural oil lamps after late 18th century designs by Louis-Simon Boizot (1743-1809). The figures 'Le Philosophe' and 'L'Etude' are portrayed seated in study atop a classical lamp mounted on later gilded wooden bases. A some point converted to electric and then converted back they are purely decorative pieces. Old repairs to figures and socle bases.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Cella has dated these Biscuit Porcelain Oil Lamps to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1149439
Dealers Internal Reference
CA988
Dealers Notes

Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique collectors with over thirty years of experience; we only buy what we love and we hope you will too. Additional images can be supplied on request. More items are available on our website http://www.cellantiques.co.uk. We ship worldwide.

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A pair of early 19th century French Sèvres biscuit porcelain allegorical figural oil lamps after late 18th century designs by Louis-Simon Boizot (1743-1809).
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The figures 'Le Philosophe' and 'L'Etude' are portrayed seated in study atop a classical lamp mounted on later gilded wooden bases.
Cella

A some point converted to electric and then converted back they are purely decorative pieces. Old repairs to figures and socle bases.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated these Biscuit Porcelain Oil Lamps to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1149439
Dealers Internal Ref
CA988
Cella
Cella
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in the grand tour and french decorative objects, clocks and furniture, circa 1780-1880.

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Archive I A pair of white unglazed biscuit porcelain figural oil lamps depicting reading figures seated in boat-shaped vessels on gilded bases. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of Biscuit Porcelain Figural Oil Lamps After Boizot

Archive II A pair of white unglazed biscuit porcelain figural oil lamps depicting reading figures seated in boat-shaped vessels on gilded bases. View II
Archive III A pair of white unglazed biscuit porcelain figural oil lamps depicting reading figures seated in boat-shaped vessels on gilded bases. View III
Archive IV A pair of white unglazed biscuit porcelain figural oil lamps depicting reading figures seated in boat-shaped vessels on gilded bases. View IV
Archive V A pair of white unglazed biscuit porcelain figural oil lamps depicting reading figures seated in boat-shaped vessels on gilded bases. View V
Archive VI A pair of white unglazed biscuit porcelain figural oil lamps depicting reading figures seated in boat-shaped vessels on gilded bases. View VI
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cellantiques
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A pair of white unglazed biscuit porcelain figural oil lamps depicting reading figures seated in boat-shaped vessels on gilded bases.
Pair of biscuit porcelain figural oil lamps after Boizot
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A pair of white unglazed biscuit porcelain figural oil lamps depicting reading figures seated in boat-shaped vessels on gilded bases.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialBiscuit Porcelain, Gilt Wood
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsFigural groupings, Fluted vessel bodies, Gilded plinth bases, Classical drapery
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Biscuit porcelain is unglazed ceramic fired to a matte, marble-like finish, which became highly popular in neoclassical design for its ability to show fine sculptural detail.

These decorative objects are primarily crafted from unglazed hard-paste porcelain, frequently mounted on gilded bronze or wooden bases for structural support and visual contrast.

Authentication involves examining the fineness of the modelling, the quality of the unglazed biscuit surface, potential factory marks on the underside, and the weight and composition of the base mounts.

They make sophisticated mantelpiece or sideboard centrepieces, contrasting effectively against dark walls or minimalist surfaces where their sculptural matte texture can be fully appreciated.

Due to its porous, unglazed nature, biscuit porcelain should be cleaned gently with a soft, dry brush to remove dust, avoiding water or chemical cleaners that can stain the matte surface.
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