A SEVRES DARK-BLUE-GROUND CUP AND SAUCER
Lot 530

A SEVRES DARK-BLUE-GROUND CUP AND SAUCER

1769-70, BLUE INTERLACED L'S MARKS ENCLOSING DATE LETTER OF LOWER CASE Q, INCISED MARKS

Closed22 January 2009

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A SEVRES DARK-BLUE-GROUND CUP AND SAUCER
1769-70, BLUE INTERLACED L'S MARKS ENCLOSING DATE LETTER OF LOWER CASE Q, INCISED MARKS
Painted with vignettes of figures in river landscapes within gilt cartouches on a bleu nouveau ground, the borders gilt with bands of berried laurel leaves between gilt line and beaded ornament (2)

Possibly acquired by Alleyne FitzHerbert, 1st Baron St. Helens (1753-1839), whilst in Paris circa 1782-3.