Small miniature porcelain vase, in the style of Sèvres, probably Limoges.
Created under the leadership of Louis XV and Madame de Pompadour, the Sèvres Manufacture aimed, in the 18th century, to compete with porcelain from China. It was not content with imitating foreign production and, by involving artists and craftsmen around this precious know-how, it has established itself for more than 2 centuries as a globally recognized reference (source: https://commedesfrancais. com/fr/story/2-museums-et-savoir-faire-francais-en-1).
This little vase is in the Sèvres style because, underneath, we note a false Sèvres mark inspired by the 18th century: a double L intertwined around an S.
This signature of the interlaced double L was used from 1753 (1770 for hard porcelain) until the death of Louis XVI, therefore until 1793 (source: https://publicationscalamar.wordpress.com/2016/07 /31/signatures-de-sevres/).
The small piece offered here does not date from the 18th century but must have been made at the beginning of the 20th century. This is a small piece of porcelain, Bleu de Sèvres, gilded with fine gold with the application of hand-painted gilding in relief.
It is in very good general condition, no missing or cracks, just a little wear to the gilding on the collar (see photo).
It is a very charming and refined little object.
Dimensions : height 6 cm, width 3.6 cm, base 2.3 cm in diameter, weight 23 g.
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