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Sep 14, 2023
French, 18th/19th century, comprising: Bisque porcelain bust of Napoleon, engraved marks for Sevres at back with "M", carved bust atop gilt bronze and porcelain base, 7 x 4-1/2 x 2-1/2 in.; rectangular porcelain tray in cobalt blue enamel and gilt decoration surrounding central panel of a battle scene, base marked "M. Imp le de Sevres" and titled "Bataille d'Tene (1806.)", 10-1/2 x 12-1/4 in.; two teapots in cobalt blue enamel and gilt decoration surrounding central panels of battle scenes and landscapes, bases marked "M. Imp le de Sevres" and titled "Blle de Magnum 1809" and "Blle de Magdebourg 1806", larger 5-1/8 x 6-3/8 in.; creamer in cobalt blue enamel and gilt decoration surrounding central panels, base marked "M. Imp le de Sevres" and titled "Blle de Marengo 1800", 4-3/4 x 5 in.; two tea cups and saucers, in cobalt blue enamel and gilt decoration, bases marked "M. Imp le de Sevres" and titled "Prise d'Ulm 1805", cups 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 in., saucers 5 in. diameter, each central panel signed "Moreau"
Provenance: Collection of a Southern Gentleman
anomalies, pinholes, surface dirt/accretion, some loss to gilt and enamel, slight wear to bases; Napoleon bust with firing crack at forehead
Collection of a Southern Gentleman
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