With the portrait of Abbé Bossuet (1664-1743).
With a blue lapis background enhanced with gold friezes and motifs, the central-decorated cup of a polychrome portrait in medallion of Abbé Bossuet figured as a bust after the portrait of Hyacinthe Rigaud painted in 1702 (Louvre Museum).
Very good condition, a shine on the back of the saucer.
Royal Manufactory of Sèvres, Louis XVIII period, circa 1815.
Decor mark dated 29 September 1815.
H. 7.5 x D. 16 cm.
Provenance
Cup and saucer decorated by Mrs. Dalu, figurative painter in Sèvres, bought 125 francs by a Mr. Hattiwele July 23, 1818 (Vz3, 123 v °).
References
Archives Cité of Ceramics, Sèvres, Vj'24, 226:
- March 28, 1815: "rectified lapis blue background for a jassemin cup 1st size with golden cartel for a portrait of B (ossuet) after Rigaud (planned originally for a portrait of Louis XIV after Petitot) ".
- October 5: 1st painting of the portrait of Bossuet.
- November / December: editing of Bossuet (50 francs).