Lot Essay
The decoration on the present cup and saucer is based on a service made for Mme du Barry in 1771.
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BLACK INTERLACED L'S ENCLOSING DATE LETTER S FOR 1771, PAINTER'S MARK FOR TANDART, THE CUP INCISED B6, THE SAUCER INCISED M
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A SEVRES CUP AND SAUCER (GOBLET 'LITRON' ET SOUPCOUPE, 3EME GRANDEUR)
Black interlaced L's enclosing date letter S for 1771, painter's mark for Tandart, the cup incised B6, the saucer incised M
Painted with a band of 'small vases and garlands' as designed for Madame du Barry by Augustin de Saint-Aubin and with an added berried garland
2 3/8in. (6cm.) high; 4 7/8in. (12.4cm.) diam., the saucer (2)
Black interlaced L's enclosing date letter S for 1771, painter's mark for Tandart, the cup incised B6, the saucer incised M
Painted with a band of 'small vases and garlands' as designed for Madame du Barry by Augustin de Saint-Aubin and with an added berried garland
2 3/8in. (6cm.) high; 4 7/8in. (12.4cm.) diam., the saucer (2)