A Sèvres Soft-Paste Porcelain Beaker and Saucer

('gobelet litron et soucoupe', deuxième grandeur)

Dated 1788

A fine Sèvres soft-paste porcelain cylindrical cup and saucer, decorated with central reserves of fruits and flowers in polychrome enamels, framed by gilt scrolls and laurel garlands, all on a light blue "bleu céleste" ground.

Marked with interlaced L's and date letter LL for 1788, together with the painter’s mark of Antoine-Toussaint Cornaille and the gilder’s mark of Henri Prévost.

Dimensions: Height: 6.5 cm – Diameter of saucer: 13.2 cm

Excellent condition.