Lot 42
  • 42

A SEVRES TWO-HANDLED CUP AND SAUCER CIRCA 1794

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • porcelain
  • diameter of saucer 6 13/16 in.
  • 17.3 cm
(tasse à 'l'étrusque' et soucoupe) each piece painted with gilt-edged floral panels interrupting a border of flower sprays and suspended bowknotted garlands on a gilt trellis or seeded ground all between narrow faux 'pearl' borders, the saucer painted in the center with a gilt-edged panel of a fruit arrangement, interlaced L's and painter's mark for Jacques-François-Louis de Laroche in blue, gilder's mark for Henri-Martin Prévost in gold, incised numerals.

Condition

The saucer has two approximate 1/4-inch hairline cracks visible below the rim. Otherwise generally in good condition.
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