Sevres, An 18th Century Porcelain "Frises Riches"
Sevres, An 18th Century Porcelain "Frises Riches" Solitaire (Dejeuner A Tiroir)
A magnificent and rare set including a reticulated tray (plateau a tiroir a pieds), a sugar bowl with cover (pot a sucre 'Hebert'), a teapot with cover (theiere 'Hebert'), and a cup and saucer (gobelet 'Hebert' et soucoupe)
The entire set painted and enriched in gilt with a band of alternating ribbon tied rosettes and vine wrapped floral motifs. Beautiful deep blue ground enriched with purple ribbon swags and green vines, all highlighted with gilding.
Marks: All pieces feature interlaced Sevres "L" marks enclosing the date letter "N", circa 1766. Additional "S" mark in coordination with the previous mark (likely painter's mark for Mereaud)
Addition notes:
- Tray, in addition to the above marks, includes an incised "s" and "j.f". The tray featuring reticulation scroll work on the edges. Noting slight restorations to some corners and edges of the tray, 9.5" x 6.75"
- Sugar Bowl with Cover, featuring a well articulated floral finial, slight chips to finial, 3.5" tall
- Teapot with Cover, featuring a well articulated floral finial, additional illegible incised mark to base. Noting an older restoration/chip to the spout, 4.25" tall
- Cup and Saucer, featuring a twisted handled cup with matching saucer. Saucer has an additional incised "3" and initials "jf", saucer diameter 5", cup height 2.5"
Property from a prominent St. Louis estate.
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Sevres, An 18th Century Porcelain "Frises Riches" Solitaire (Dejeuner A Tiroir)
A magnificent and rare set including a reticulated tray (plateau a tiroir a pieds), a sugar bowl with cover (pot a sucre 'Hebert'), a teapot with cover (theiere 'Hebert'), and a cup and saucer (gobelet 'Hebert' et soucoupe)
The entire set painted and enriched in gilt with a band of alternating ribbon tied rosettes and vine wrapped floral motifs. Beautiful deep blue ground enriched with purple ribbon swags and green vines, all highlighted with gilding.
Marks: All pieces feature interlaced Sevres "L" marks enclosing the date letter "N", circa 1766. Additional "S" mark in coordination with the previous mark (likely painter's mark for Mereaud)
Addition notes:
- Tray, in addition to the above marks, includes an incised "s" and "j.f". The tray featuring reticulation scroll work on the edges. Noting slight restorations to some corners and edges of the tray, 9.5" x 6.75"
- Sugar Bowl with Cover, featuring a well articulated floral finial, slight chips to finial, 3.5" tall
- Teapot with Cover, featuring a well articulated floral finial, additional illegible incised mark to base. Noting an older restoration/chip to the spout, 4.25" tall
- Cup and Saucer, featuring a twisted handled cup with matching saucer. Saucer has an additional incised "3" and initials "jf", saucer diameter 5", cup height 2.5"
Property from a prominent St. Louis estate.
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