"Two Limoges Porcelain Coffee Cups, Raynaud, Promenade At The Royal Palace "
Two Limoges porcelain coffee cups and saucers, Raynaud, Promenade at the Palais Royal. One of the most prestigious services from the Raynaud firm in Limoges. The cartouche motifs evoke the customs of the "Incroyables" and "Merveilleuses," the eccentric youth of Paris during the Directory, and are inspired by an engraving by Louis Carrogis, known as Carmontelle (1795-1799). All the figures and foliage are hand-painted before being enameled and dusted with pure gold. Excellent condition. Dimensions: Diameter at the rim: 7.5 cm; Height without handle: 7.5 cm; Height with handle: 9.9 cm; Capacity approximately 10 cl. LOT 1 
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