A Vincennes bleu lapis-ground teapot and cover (théière 'Calabre'), circa 1755
Of the first size, each side reserved with a panel painted with two birds in flight, one holding a branch, within a gilt cartouche of foliate scrollwork and flowers, the cover similarly decorated with a single bird in each panel, surmounted by a flower finial, the spout with a bird in flight, gilt dentil borders to the rim and spout, the handle embellished in gilding, 12.3cm high, indistinct traces of marks in blue (2)
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Private collection, U.K.
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Of the first size, each side reserved with a panel painted with two birds in flight, one holding a branch, within a gilt cartouche of foliate scrollwork and flowers, the cover similarly decorated with a single bird in each panel, surmounted by a flower finial, the spout with a bird in flight, gilt dentil borders to the rim and spout, the handle embellished in gilding, 12.3cm high, indistinct traces of marks in blue (2)
Provenance:
Private collection, U.K.