Auction 85 Antiques & Works of Art

284

Cup and saucer


Estimate

380 - 600


Session 1

12 March 2019



Description

Gilt porcelain
Shell-shaped cup with coral-shaped handle and base
Shell-shaped saucer, back stamped in rouge-de-fer "DARTE FRERES A PARIS"
France, ca. 1815
(wear at the gilding and cup with chip)

Diam.: 17 cm (pires) Height: 7,5 cm (chávena)


Category

Porcelain


Additional Information


Founded by the brothers Louis-Joseph and Jean-François Darte, Darte Frères was one of the most reputable porcelain factories of Paris in the 19th century, known for its excellent quality porcelain and exquisite decoration.
Founded in 1801 was awarded several prizes and had the royal patronage during the First Empire by Madame Mère and Empress Josephine thet appointed Darte Frères as royal suppliers.



Closed Auction