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A Sèvres lozenge-shaped sauceboat stand from the Charlotte-Louise service dated 1772
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- length 12in. (30.5cm)
(plateau 'Losange' saucière), painted in the center with the crowned floral monogram CL, two cherub panels and two flower-filled baskets within the gilt-decorated blue-edged rim alternating with four laurel wreaths, interlaced L's, date letter U for 1772, painters' marks of an anchor for Charles Buteux in blue and DR for for François Drand in pink. Restored.
Provenance
Gift of Louis XV to Queen Marie-Caroline of Naples, 1774;
Sold, Sotheby's, London, March 30, 1971, lot 176 (part);
Winifred Williams, London;
David Peters, England;
Armin B. Allen, New York;
Sold, Christie's, New York, November 2, 2000, lot 167
Sold, Sotheby's, London, March 30, 1971, lot 176 (part);
Winifred Williams, London;
David Peters, England;
Armin B. Allen, New York;
Sold, Christie's, New York, November 2, 2000, lot 167
Catalogue Note
From a service given by Louis XV to Queen Marie-Caroline of Naples upon the birth of her daughter - his goddaughter - Charlotte-Louise.