Lot Essay
For a similarly painted pot à l'eau in the collection of the Britsih Museum, see Aileen Dawson, French Porcelain, A Catalogue of the British Museum Collection, London, 1994, no. 60, color plate 6
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CIRCA 1760, INCISED DV MARK
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A MENNECY OVIFORM TEAPOT AND COVER
Circa 1760, incised DV mark
Painted with fanciful birds in landscape vignettes, the spout painted in blue with foliate scrolls beneathed a feathered rim, the ear handle and rims enriched in puce
4in. (10.2cm.) high; 5 1/8in. (13cm.) wide overall
Circa 1760, incised DV mark
Painted with fanciful birds in landscape vignettes, the spout painted in blue with foliate scrolls beneathed a feathered rim, the ear handle and rims enriched in puce
4in. (10.2cm.) high; 5 1/8in. (13cm.) wide overall