Magnificent porcelain tripod cup 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 cup is in the style of Sèvres because, underneath, we note a false Sèvres mark inspired by the 18th century: this signature of the intertwined double L was used from 1753 (1770 for hard porcelain) until his death of Louis XVI, therefore until 1793. Inside the 2 L, there were one or two letters indicating the date:
a: 1753 … v: 1774, the letter W is not used, x: 1775, y: 1776, z: 1777 and from 1778: doubled letters: AA: 1778 until QQ: 1793 (used until to July 17, 1793), without the letter JJ, but never 2 different letters… (source: https://publicationscalamar.wordpress.com/2016/07/31/signatures-de-sevres/).
The work proposed here does not date from the 18th century but must have been produced at the beginning of the 20th century. It is a piece gilded with fine gold, chiseled and presenting a romantic decoration of great finesse. The interior is white decorated with a raised gold border garnished with small roses, the exterior is white and decorated with small gold motifs, the 3 feet are gold. It prefigures Art Deco with its geometric lines.
It is in very good general condition, no damage but a mini-hair on the back of the cup (see photo), which does not detract from its great elegance.
Dimensions : 15.5 cm x 13.5 cm, height 8 cm, weight 224 g.
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