Lot 9
  • 9

A SEVRES BLEU CELESTE GROUND SUGAR BOWL AND COVER circa 1755

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 USD
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Description

  • porcelain
  • height 4 1/8 in.
  • 10.5 cm
(pot à sucre) painted with a bleu céleste scalloped border edged with tooled gilt floral garlands and issuing polychrome floral sprays, the matching cover with a chrysanthemum blossom knop, interlaced L's and painter's mark for Jacques Fontaine in blue enamel.

Condition

There is a very minor tiny chip to the tip of two leaves of the knop; otherwise good condition.
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