Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2605BLocation: BostonDate / Time: July 14, 2012 10:00AM
Description:
Twelve Pieces of Sevres Chateau des TuileriesPattern Porcelain, France, 19th century, eleven plates each with celeste blue borders and gilt scrolls, painted with putti and gilt interlaced L's to center, dia. 10; and one compote with a crowned "N" to the center, dia. 8 5/8 in.; all marked to base with Chateau des Tuileries seal, Serves factory mark and serial numbers.
Estimate $600-800
Compote with 1/4 in. chip to foot. Two plates with repaired breaks reinforced with metal braces (Each 3-4 in. long). A third plate with 1/4 in. chip to rim and associated hairline crack. All with stacking wear and minor scattered loss to gilt and enamel.