A RARE SÈVRES DÉJEUNER 1758/59

(déjeuner corbeille octogone) each piece painted with blue enamel flower garlands enclosing colorful bird vignettes, comprising: a teapot and a cover, a milk jug, a sugar bowl and cover, a teacup, saucer and cover and an octagonal tray, all but the tray with interlaced L's, the sugar bowl with indistinct date letter f for 1758/59,  the milk jug and teacup and saucer with date letter f and dagger mark for Étienne Evans in blue enamel, various incised marks. 9 pieces.

The Rene Fribourg Collection, sold, Sotheby's, London, June 25, 1963, lot 43
Sold, Rosebery's, London, December, 9, 2008, lot 100

Tray: two minor 3cm chips to the rim edge. Teapot: the cover is matched and there is small minor chip to one leaf of the knop. Milk: jug: the jug has a blue line and gilt dash border and blue feathering to the handle terminals which are not consistent with the other pieces in the service. However, the bird painting and the blue flower garlands are entirely consistent. Covered cup and saucer: minor small chip to a leaf of the knop. Sugar bowl and cover: 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.
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