Saucer
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
Category
Ceramics
Date
1764
Materials
Porcelain painted in bright colours with gilt foliage and palms
Place of origin
Sèvres
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Croome Park, Worcestershire
NT 170998.2.2
Summary
A saucer, part of a Sèvres cabaret painted after Boucher in bright colours with lovers in landscapes and formal gardens, within bleu nouveau borders enriched with gilt foliage and palms. With blue interlace ‘L’ marks enclosing date, letter ‘L’ for 1764 and painter’s mark ‘K’ for Dodin.
Provenance
Made by the Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory (est. 1756) in 1764. Loaned to The National Trust by The Croome Heritage Trust in December 2007
Marks and inscriptions
Blue interlaced 'L' marks enclosing date letter 'L' for 1764. Painters mark 'K' for Dodin
Makers and roles
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory , ceramic manufacturer