Lot: 2356
Date of sale: 23. Wed Aug 2023
Royal plate, Sevres, c. 1842,
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Royal plate, Sevres, c. 1842, Louis-Philippe 1840 mark, fine painting in the mirror of two badgers lying in wait for a rabbit, gold borders, in the flag on a dove blue ground, Ø 24 cm, from the ”Animal Scenes” hard porcelain dessert service, painted by Jean-Charles Develly and gilded by Vaubertrand and Moyez, (consisting of 75 flat plates and other ornamental vessels), This dessert service with animal decoration was produced in 1841-1842 and presented by Louis-Philippe to Chancellor Pasquier the following year. It is an example of the high quality of Sèvres productions rivaling easel painting. Lit: La Gazette Drouot , March 2023, (estimated price _ 300,000-500,000).
Category: Porcelain
