Lot Essay
One hundred twenty plates were supplied at a cost of 36 livres each
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A PAIR OF SÈVRES BLEU CÉLESTE LOBED-CIRCULAR PLATES
CIRCA 1772, ONE WITH INCISED LL, THE OTHER WITH INCISED SCRIPT L
The centers with LPR monogram in two tone of gold within polychrome oak-branch surrounds, the borders moulded with C-scrolls and with three panels each of an exotic bird within gilt oval cartouches and with gilt rings suspending oak garlands--9¾in. (24.5cm.) diam. (2)
CIRCA 1772, ONE WITH INCISED LL, THE OTHER WITH INCISED SCRIPT L
The centers with LPR monogram in two tone of gold within polychrome oak-branch surrounds, the borders moulded with C-scrolls and with three panels each of an exotic bird within gilt oval cartouches and with gilt rings suspending oak garlands--9¾in. (24.5cm.) diam. (2)
Provenance
Louis-René-Édouard, prince de Rohan
Prince Demidoff, Palazzo San Donato, Florence
The Earl of Dudley, sale Christie's London, 1886...
Prince Demidoff, Palazzo San Donato, Florence
The Earl of Dudley, sale Christie's London, 1886...
Exhibited
Detroit Institute of Arts, 1956, 490-E & F