Lot 228
  • 228

A set of two Sèvres soft-paste porcelain gobelets and their saucer, 18th century, later-decorated, 19th century

Estimate
600 - 800 EUR
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Description

  • porcelain
  • Haut. 6,5 cm. diam. 14 cm. ; Height 2 1/2 in., diam. 5 1/2 in.
one of Hébert shape, dated 1764, with polychrome garlands of flowers and butterflies, the bleu céleste rims with golden rocaille scrolls, the second one of Bouillard shape with polychrome children and attributes on a bleu céleste ground, the first one with the interlaced letters LL, the letter L standing for 1764, the second marked with the interlaced letters LL

Condition

The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. The Hébert gobelet and its saucer in good overall condition. There is a chip on the gilt of the Brouillard gobelet.
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