Lot Essay
Vincent Taillandier is recorded as a painter of flowers and ground patterns at the manufactory from 1753-90. Jean-Baptiste-Emmanuel Vandé père is recorded as a gilder and painter at the manufactory from 1753-79.
The present ice cup stand is one of four included in this pestigious service of over 200 pieces presented as a diplomatic gift by the French king to the head of the household at the court of Sardinia in honor of the marriage of the his grandson, later Charles X of France. Please see the entry in David Peters' book, referenced above, for a detailed discussion of the history of the service .
The present ice cup stand is one of four included in this pestigious service of over 200 pieces presented as a diplomatic gift by the French king to the head of the household at the court of Sardinia in honor of the marriage of the his grandson, later Charles X of France. Please see the entry in David Peters' book, referenced above, for a detailed discussion of the history of the service .