10-09-201510-10-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2850BBoston
October 9, 2015 04:00 PMCalender
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Sevres-style Porcelain Tea Service with Tray

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$5,535$4,500
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2850BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 10, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Sevres-style Porcelain Tea Service with Tray, France, late 19th/early 20th century, dark blue ground with gilded rims and accents, painted with French battle scenes, teapot with cover, inscribed on underside, ht. 7 7/8; sugar with cover, ht. 6 7/8; creamer, ht. 5; twelve cups, ht. 1 7/8; twelve saucers, dia. 5 1/4; tray depicting "Entree de Henry IV Paris," signed "A. Morin," each item inscribed with titles of historical scenes and bearing spurious marks, dia. 19 3/4 in.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

Overall minor signs of wear to gilding and some light abrasions; overall good condition.


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