How 18th-century porcelain defined the daily rituals of the Austrian nobility
In short: Explore the opulent world of the Du Paquer factory through the eyes of art historian Claudia Lehner-Jobst, as she examines how porcelain shaped the domestic lives of the seventeenth-century elite.
The video traces the history of the Du Paquier factory, the second European enterprise capable of producing true porcelain in the Chinese style. Established in Vienna in 1718 by Claudius Innocentius Du Paquier, the factory maintained a distinctive Baroque aesthetic until it was taken over by the state in 1744.
Beyond simple tableware, these exquisite objects were central to courtly life, appearing as clock cases, religious devotional items, hand bells, and even toiletries like mirror frames and perfume sets. The collection highlights how this production served the Hapsburg court and the wider Austrian nobility.
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