Melody Rose Temptation Teacup and Saucer

£58.00

3 in stock

An exquisitely handcrafted fine bone china teacup and saucer designed in an exclusiveĀ collaboration withĀ one of Europeā€™s leading art museums – The Wallace Collection in Marylebone, London.

Designer Melanie Roseveare was commissioned by The Wallace Collection to create a timeless range of fine bone china tableware and sumptuous textiles inspired by one of the museumā€™s superb Old Masters paintings. Ā The Temptation of St HillarionĀ – a 19thĀ Century painting by French artist Dominique-Louis-FĆ©rĆ©ol Papety.

Deconstructing the painting and giving it a contemporary twist, the teacupĀ celebrates the ā€˜temptationā€™ St Hillarion sees in his visions by depicting The Temptress and The Hermit.

Made of delicate fine bone china with a touch of luxurious hand applied 22kt gilding making this a delightful gift or unique wedding present.

3 in stock

Description

English fine bone china teacup and saucer designed in an exclusiveĀ collaboration withĀ one of Europeā€™s leading art museums – The Wallace Collection in Marylebone, London.

Designer Melanie Roseveare has been commissioned by The Wallace Collection to create a timeless range of fine bone china tableware and sumptuous textiles inspired by one of the museumā€™s superb Old Masters paintings. The collection is alsoĀ available to buy from the museumā€™s newly refurbished shop

Melanie chose to reimagine The Temptation of St Hillarion – a 19th Century painting by French artist Dominique-Louis-FĆ©rĆ©ol Papety – which she felt was in keeping with Melody Roseā€™s charming yet playful signature style.

In the painting, St Hillarion is seen living as a hermit, lying on the ground outside his cave. He appears to subsist on a diet ofĀ root vegetables and water which may have caused him to have hallucinations ā€“ namely a visit by a topless seductress offering cascading fruits, wine and a sultry look.

Deconstructing the painting and giving it a contemporary twist, the teacupĀ celebrates the ā€˜temptationā€™ St Hillarion sees in his visions by depicting The Temptress and The Mon

Made of delicate fine bone china with a touch of luxurious hand applied 22kt gilding making this a delightful gift or unique wedding present.

Handmade in Stoke-on-Trent, Englandā€™s pottery heartland, each piece from the Melody Rose collection keeps at itā€™s heart the tremendous quality that made Britain renowned for its ceramics. Durable enough for every day use, the gilding and glorious detail also make them perfect for the grandest occasions.

Perfect for use everyday though washing by hand will help prevent hand gilded gold trim fading over time.

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