Rocaille Collection

Rocaille-boning with a shell, volutes and flowers, c.1750. Creator: Anon
Rocaille-boning with a shell, volutes and flowers, c.1750. Hanging rocaille ornament of volutes with flowers

Taste, 1684-1756. Creator: Martin Engelbrecht
Taste, 1684-1756. With caption in Latin and German. Sumite hunc potum omnibus fere gratus, omni fert tempore gaudia cordiba tristi (Take this drink, which is well-received by almost everyone)

Smell, 1684-1756. Creator: Martin Engelbrecht
Smell, 1684-1756. With caption in Latin and German. Odoriferi atque fragrantes Flores obiectant, herba tamen Tobaci nasum reficit magis meum (They object to odoriferous and fragrant flowers)

Il Mascherone, a Rocaille Fountain on the Grounds of the Villa Borghese, c. 1754. Creator: Richard Wilson
Il Mascherone, a Rocaille Fountain on the Grounds of the Villa Borghese, c. 1754

Design for a Rocaille Cartouche with the Figure of Putto holding up a Cup, Plate 4 from an untitled series with architectural cartouches and allegorical figures, Printed ca. 1750-56

Design for a Rocaille Cartouche with the Figure of Justitia, Plate 2 from an untitled series with architectural cartouches and allegorical figures, Printed ca. 1750-56

Design for a Rocaille Cartouche with the Figure of a Putto, Plate 3 from an untitled series with architectural cartouches and allegorical figures, Printed ca. 1750-56

Design for a Rocaille Cartouche with the Figure of Prudentia, Plate 1 from an untitled series with architectural cartouches and allegorical figures, Printed ca. 1750-56

Various Designs for Rocaille Ornaments, Plate 3 from an Untitled Series of Rocaille Ornaments for Frames, Printed ca. 1750-56

Furstenberg or Volkstedt documentary rocaille plaque (porcelain)
884220 Furstenberg or Volkstedt documentary rocaille plaque (porcelain) by German School, (18th century); width: 17.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Centrepiece, late 19th-early 20th century (ormolu-mounted glass)
4065337 Centrepiece, late 19th-early 20th century (ormolu-mounted glass) by French School; 20x67x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Decoration of the chapel of the Hospice des Enfants Trouves in Paris
XIR267111 Decoration of the chapel of the Hospice des Enfants Trouves in Paris, engraved by Etienne Fessard (1714-77) c.1750 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Natoire

The Three Graces, decorative panel from the Bedroom of the Princess of Rohan, c. 1735-40
PWI82818 The Three Graces, decorative panel from the Bedroom of the Princess of Rohan, c.1735-40 by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); Hotel de Soubise, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Victorian claret jug, 1846 (silver-gilt)
1547286 Victorian claret jug, 1846 (silver-gilt) by Reily, Charles & Storer, George (19th century); height: 31.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pear-shaped)

Louis XV tureen, cover and liner, 1763 (silver) (see also 487643-4)
487645 Louis XV tureen, cover and liner, 1763 (silver) (see also 487643-4) by Balzac, Edme-Pierre (1705-c.81); length: 47.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: oval with serpentine rim)

Detail of a Louis XV tureen, cover and liner, 1763 (silver) (see also 487643-5)
487644 Detail of a Louis XV tureen, cover and liner, 1763 (silver) (see also 487643-5) by Balzac, Honore de (1799-1850); Private Collection; (add.info.: oval with serpentine rim)

A pair of French ormolu two-branch wall lights (ormolu)
3550728 A pair of French ormolu two-branch wall lights (ormolu) by French School, (19th century); 68.5x32 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Pair of George IV salt cellars, 1820 (silver & silver-gilt)
1192237 Pair of George IV salt cellars, 1820 (silver & silver-gilt) by Mewburn, John (fl.1793-1820); length: 11.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Louis XV tureen, cover and liner, 1763 (silver) (see also 487644-5)
487643 Louis XV tureen, cover and liner, 1763 (silver) (see also 487644-5) by Balzac, Edme-Pierre (1705-c.81); length: 47.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: oval with serpentine rim)

Overdoor panel with chinese subject, c. 1730 (polychrome & gilded wood) (b / w photo)
XIR253095 Overdoor panel with chinese subject, c.1730 (polychrome & gilded wood) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Sweetmeat basket, 1771 (silver)
489219 Sweetmeat basket, 1771 (silver) by Hengel, Stephen Jan Van (fl.1771); width: 24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Tapestry panel with birds and flowers (tapestry) (b / w photo)
XIR345942 Tapestry panel with birds and flowers (tapestry) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Centrepiece, late 19th-early 20th century (ormolu-mounted glass)
4065338 Centrepiece, late 19th-early 20th century (ormolu-mounted glass) by French School; 20x67x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Habillement d'un Chevalier Porte-Dais de la S. Te Ampoule, Le Marquis D'Alegre, 1774

Rocaille Rock Garden ca 1737 Etching engraving
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Edme Bouchardon, Rocaille Fountain with Venus, Amorini, and Swans, French, 1698-1762, c. 1735, red chalk on 2 joined sheets of laid paper

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"Rocaille: A Delicate Fusion of Art and Ornamentation" Rocaille, a term derived from the French word "roc, " meaning rock or shell, represents an exquisite style that emerged during the Rococo period. This design aesthetic embraced intricate curves, delicate motifs, and lavish ornamentation. From architectural elements to decorative objects, rocaille captivated artists and craftsmen alike. One remarkable example is the "Design for a Rocaille Cartouche with the Figure of Putto holding up a Cup. " This artwork showcases a cherubic figure supporting an elegant cup within an ornate cartouche. The flowing lines and whimsical details epitomize rocaille's charm. Similarly captivating is the "Design for a Rocaille Cartouche with the Figure of Justitia. " Plate 2 from this series depicts Lady Justice in all her glory amidst elaborate rococo swirls. The fusion of justice symbolism with rocaille aesthetics creates a harmonious blend of elegance and significance. In contrast, Plate 3 presents us with another delightful creation - "Design for a Rocaille Cartouche with the Figure of a Putto. " Here, we witness an adorable putto surrounded by intricately crafted rococo patterns. Its playful nature evokes joy and adds liveliness to any space it adorns. The allure continues in "Design for a Rocaille Cartouche with the Figure of Prudentia. " As Plate 1 from its series, this piece embodies wisdom through its central figure while being enveloped by meticulously designed rococo elements. It serves as both decoration and symbolization of prudence's virtues. Moving beyond two-dimensional designs, various examples showcase how rocaille transformed three-dimensional objects into works of art. Take Furstenberg or Volkstedt documentary rocaille plaque made from porcelain; its intricate relief work captures every detail flawlessly. Another stunning manifestation is seen in late 19th-early 20th-century centrepieces.