Sèvres 1923 · Mantes-style Candy Box, Royal Blue

Sèvres NationalPorcelain Manufactory, 1923.

Liddedcandy box in the so-called “Mantes box” style, largest size,a design created in 1903 under the artistic direction of AlexandreSandier (1843–1916), director of artistic works at the Manufacture from1897 to 1916.

Round in shape, withcurved sides and a slightly domed lid, this candy box is made ofantique hard-paste porcelain, on a background known as “Sèvres blue”(royal blue), with a deep, glossy glaze applied in a covered firing.

In the center of the lid, acircular medallion on a white background, bordered by a gold fillet, features arich, hand-painted polychrome floral bouquet.

The design is accented withgold bands and a continuous frieze of ivy scrolls, repeatedon the lid and the body of the box.

Marked on the reverse with the1923 mark of the Sèvres National Manufactory.

• Height : 7 cm

• Diameter : 15 cm

• Perfect condition