A Sèvres soup plate from the Duc d'Aiguillon service c.1779

A Sèvres soup plate from the Duc d'Aiguillon service c.1779, painted with scattered polychrome flower sprigs, the rim with an elaborate band of twisted ribbons of flowers reserved on a rich gilt lacework ground or point d'Espagne, interlaced LL mark, gilders mark HP for Henri-Martin Prévost, W in blue, 24.5cm.

This service, delivered to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the duc d'Aguillon, was probably intended as a diplomatic gift for the Sardinian Court.