The ewer and basin known as a pot a eau ordinaire, both pieces marked on the base with crossed L's and the date letter I for 1761.
Sevres ewer and basin, 1761
Details
- Medium:
- Soft paste porcelain
- Dimensions:
- 13 cm
- Art Fund grant:
- £625 ( Total: £2,500)
- Acquired in:
- 1985
- Vendor:
- Kate Foster Ltd
The silver mount bears the Paris decharge mark. The decoration is in monochrome of dark and pale pinky-red showing pairs of birds in a landscape. The rims are gilded.
Provenance
Kate Foster Ltd.