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Lot 257
A FRENCH ORMOLU FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK
SECOND QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
Fermé8 October 2020
Prix réalisé
USD 4,750
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THE COLLECTOR
A native son of New Orleans, Frank Fasullo (1940-2018) was a passionate collector, and of his myriad collections, he was most ardent about Jacob Petit porcelain. Though he had always loved antiques, it wasn’t until the 1980s that Frank bought his frst piece of Jacob Petit. As his collection grew to hundreds of pieces of pieces over the years, Frank beautifully assembled his treasures in period tableaus in New Orleans his home. He was perhaps most proud of a large Jacob Petit jardinière on a bronze snake stand (lot 256), which he displayed at eye level so it could be more easily admired and appreciated. Another favorite was the pair of large gold-ground vases painted with pastoral views (lot 250) that held pride of place atop his piano. In his pursuit of a piece, Frank would make dozens of phone calls and willingly drive hours through multiple states. His enthusiasm for Jacob Petit was boundless, and he loved sharing this passion with others. It is in this spirit that we present these highlights from his collection.
A native son of New Orleans, Frank Fasullo (1940-2018) was a passionate collector, and of his myriad collections, he was most ardent about Jacob Petit porcelain. Though he had always loved antiques, it wasn’t until the 1980s that Frank bought his frst piece of Jacob Petit. As his collection grew to hundreds of pieces of pieces over the years, Frank beautifully assembled his treasures in period tableaus in New Orleans his home. He was perhaps most proud of a large Jacob Petit jardinière on a bronze snake stand (lot 256), which he displayed at eye level so it could be more easily admired and appreciated. Another favorite was the pair of large gold-ground vases painted with pastoral views (lot 250) that held pride of place atop his piano. In his pursuit of a piece, Frank would make dozens of phone calls and willingly drive hours through multiple states. His enthusiasm for Jacob Petit was boundless, and he loved sharing this passion with others. It is in this spirit that we present these highlights from his collection.