A fine Sèvres solitaire circa 1758-59

each piece painted by Étienne Evans with landscape vignettes depicting exotic birds, enclosed by blue acanthus scrolls and floral garlands on the tray, and floral garlands on the remaining pieces, the tray moulded on the outside rim with stylised tulips in arched panels over a band of lozenges in blue and gilt, the covers with flower finials with gilt leaves, comprising:
a deep octagonal tray
a teapot and cover
a milk jug
a sugar bowl and cover
a covered cup and saucer

René Fribourg Collection, New York,
Sold in these Rooms, 25th June 1963, lot 43