Focus on William Mercer of Aldie’s soup tureen
01/02/2026
KBF ART TALK at 2 pm
Ludovic Recchia, Director and Curator of Keramis, La Louvière
Language > French
Soup tureen belonging to William Mercer of Aldie, 1770. Porcelain, soup tureen: Ø 37.5 cm, dish: Ø 39 cm
Collection King Baudouin Foundation. Acquired by the King Baudouin Foundation in 2006, entrusted to the Mariemont Royal Museum, Morlanwelz.
© Philippe de Formanoir
Ludovic Recchia, Director and Curator of Keramis, La Louvière
Language > French
Discover the fascinating story of the William Mercer of Aldie soup tureen (1770), a unique masterpiece from the Tournai porcelain manufactory. Through this exceptional piece, visitors will explore the artistic refinement and cultural exchanges taking place between Belgium and Britain during the 18th century. The lecture will bring together the history, art and heritage of a treasure that has been preserved thanks to the King Baudouin Foundation.
Soup tureen belonging to William Mercer of Aldie, 1770. Porcelain, soup tureen: Ø 37.5 cm, dish: Ø 39 cm
Collection King Baudouin Foundation. Acquired by the King Baudouin Foundation in 2006, entrusted to the Mariemont Royal Museum, Morlanwelz.
© Philippe de Formanoir
