A Sèvres yellow-ground teapot and cover, théière litron

A Sèvres yellow-ground teapot and cover, théière litron

1787
Interlaced ‘L’s enclosing date letter KK for 1787, painter’s mark for Pierre le jeune. Incised 3 and 40 to the base.
13.8 cm high

Finely painted with flowers, vases, insects and a pastoral vignette amongst blue scrolls below a band of floral swags and vessels.
The strap handle richly gilt with husks and graduate beads.

Condition – Chip to tip of spout and gilt flake to foot restored. Minor rubbing to gilding.

Provenance – English private collection.

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