Lot Essay
Cf. The Elizabeth Parke Firestone Collection, Christie's New York, 21-22 March 1991, lot 197 for a théière lizonné à relief similarly moulded and painted
Details
A VINCENNES OCTAFOIL TEAPOT AND COVER (THÉIÈRE CONTOURNÉE À RELIEFS)
CROWNED INTERLACED L'S ENCLOSING DATE LETTER A FOR 1753
Of melon form with ear-shaped handle, moulded with prunus branches and decorated en camaïeu bleu with scattered flower sprays, gilt dentil rims, gilt line footrim, cracked, wear to gilding
5 5/8in. (14.3cm.) high
CROWNED INTERLACED L'S ENCLOSING DATE LETTER A FOR 1753
Of melon form with ear-shaped handle, moulded with prunus branches and decorated en camaïeu bleu with scattered flower sprays, gilt dentil rims, gilt line footrim, cracked, wear to gilding
5 5/8in. (14.3cm.) high