André Bienvenu Roman China
O2013.001.003a-s
Date
Early 19th century
People
André Bienvenu Roman, Owner
Geography
New Orleans, Louisiana
Material/Technique
Porcelain
Credit
The Collection of Oak Alley Foundation
Marks
“V&O Vignaud” maker’s mark
Location
“Big House” Exhibit
Dining Room
Dimensions
| A. 2.9 (h) x 74.8 (cir.) x 23.8 (dia) cm | K. 16.5 (h) x 24.8 (w) x 24.4 (l) cm |
| B. 2.5 (h) x 51.8 (cir) x 16.5 (dia) cm | L. 10.2 (h) x 80.7 (cir) x 25.7 (dia) cm |
| C. 9.5 (h) x 7.6 (w) x 6.4 (l) cm | M. 14.6 (h) x 22.5 (w) 22.5 (l) cm |
| D. 2.2 (h) x 57.8- 60.8 (cir) x 18.4- 19.4 (dia) cm | N. 4.4- 8.9 (h) x 30.8- 57.2 (w) x 21-27.9 (l) cm |
| E. 7.6 (h) x 12.4 (w) x 10.8 (l) cm | O. 25.4 (h) x 19.7 (w) x 38.1 (l) cm |
| F. 3.3 (h) x 48.9 (cir) x 15.6 (dia) cm | P. 4.6 (h) x 72.8 (cir) x 23.2 (dia) cm |
| G. 4.1 (h) x 24.1 (w) x 24.1 (l) cm | Q. 38.7 (h) x 87.7 (cir) x 27.9 (dia) cm |
| H. 4.6 (h) x 25.1 (w) x 14.3 (l) cm | R. 9.2 (h) x 23.8 (w) x 23.9 (l) cm |
| I. 16.5 (h) x 22.9 (w) x 20.3 (l) cm | S. 9.5 (h) x 43.9 (cir) x 14 (dia) cm |
| J. 5.7 (h) x 22.5 (w) x 21.6 (l) cm |
Description
Composed of one hundred and forty-three (143) pieces, this set is very near complete. As was common during the time, the set was made in France then shipped to New Orleans where it was hand painted with the cornflower pattern before being sold. Many of the pieces are stamped on the bottom with V & O Vignaud | New Orleans. Between the years 1824 and 1838, Vignaud was listed as a “dry goods store”, “glass & china store” and a “fancy warehouse.” Their shop was located on Royal, Conti, and Chartres Streets.
André Bienvenu (AB) Roman was born March 27, 1795 in Opelousas, Louisiana. He married Françoise Aimée Parent, with whom the marriage issued five children. AB was the older brother to the first owner of Oak Alley Plantation, Jacques Roman. AB’s granddaughter married Henri Roman, the son of Jacques. Throughout his political career, AB served two terms as governor of Louisiana; as a delegate to the 1845 and 1852 State Constitutional Convention; the Louisiana House of Representatives as both a representative and as speaker of the house; and as a delegate to the State Secession Convention. AB died January 27, 1866. This set was owned and used by him.