Twelve Sevres Soft Paste Porcelain Plates

Description:

Twelve Sevres Soft Paste Porcelain Plates, 1763-79, the borders with molded basketweave design, thin cobalt blue bands, and gilt accents, the centers with polychrome enameled flower sprays, each with painted factory marks, most in blue, with various date letters and decorators' marks, dia. 9 5/8 in.
Estimate $800-1,000

All with age-typical wear/loss to enamel and gilt, and surface abrasions/knife marks from usage wear. Most with stacking wear. One with rim chip and foot rim chip. No restorations or repairs.


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