Peacock Sculpture

Peacock Sculpture · The Chinoiserie Dream of Versailles

—Where Eastern Elegance Meets French Courtly Aesthetics

Inspired by the 18th-century "Chinoiserie" trend that swept the Palace of Versailles, this peacock sculpture features a body crafted from high-temperature ceramic, adorned with intricately carved copper details, and perched atop a ceramic tree-stump base. The peacock’s neck showcases a gradient glaze of blue and green, while its tail feathers unfold like an emerald screen, with wing textures rendered with lifelike delicacy—echoing the Eastern charm sought by Louis XVI for the porcelain portrait of Emperor Qianlong commissioned for Queen Marie Antoinette. Measuring 36×17×60.5 cm, its scale mirrors the precious artifacts displayed in the study of Versailles, blending the artistry of the Qianlong era with the romantic imagination of Rococo style.

▸ Royal Craft Fusion: The high-temperature ceramic body employs Qing dynasty official kiln glazing techniques, while copper羽毛 details are cast using European lost-wax methods. The ceramic base replicates the blue-and-white patterns of Versailles’ "Porcelain Palace".

▸ Dynamic Aesthetic Design: The peacock’s posture is subtly tilted, with tail feathers naturally unfurled at a 35° angle, as if performing the auspicious "peacock dance" for Louis XV’s queen.

▸ Historical Detail Restoration: Feather patterns draw inspiration from the color palette of the Qianlong porcelain portrait produced by Sèvres for Louis XVI, while the base’s scrollwork echoes the décor of Versailles’ Chinese Cabinet.

▸ Spatial Narrative Exemplar: Ideal for studies—recreating Louis XVI’s fascination with porcelain plaques—or as a living centerpiece, continuing the East-West aesthetic dialogue of the "Chinese Cabinet".

"When the peacock’s jade feathers reflect the candlelight of Versailles, it reveals the Sun King’s untouched dream of the Orient."

—Certified by the French Decorative Arts Association as "Chinoiserie 1750"

[Collector’s Value]

Each base is engraved with a unique serial number and a gilded "Versailles Chinoiserie" insignia.

Includes a certificate of Chinoiserie collection inspired by 18th-century French court traditions and a craftsmanship provenance booklet.

The ceramic base incorporates a micro-magnetic adsorption system for stable display in diverse settings.