A SET OF TEN SEVRES PINK-GROUND PLATES 1757/58

(assiette à palmes) from the service delivered to the maréchal-duc de Richelieu, each painted in the center with a cluster of flowers and fruit within a pink-ground border reserved with bird panels, interlaced L's and date letter E in blue enamel.

Sold, Sotheby's, London, November 8, 1966, lots 9, 10, 12, 13 (part)

The plates all have some very minor light scratch marks to the center consistent with use and not particularly disfiguring, and some minor stacking wear affecting the glaze and the gilt line inner border at intervals around the cavetto. One plate had a 3/8-in. flat chip to the underside of the rim edge. Most have some very minor flakes or spots of wear to the gilding of the rim edge. Otherwise, the plates are in generally good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

David Peters records this service in Sevres Plates and Services of the 18th century, Vol. II, p. 303, and notes that it was purchased by Madame Duvaux for delivery to "M. le Maréchal de Richelieu" in 1759.