English & European Ceramics & Glass - 12th October 2010

Lot 471

Two Sèvres salts

Estimate £250 - £350 | Hammer £480

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Description

Two Sèvres salts, each modelled with three circular bowls linked by an arch handle bound with blue ribbon, the bowls painted with flower sprays, c.1770, 10.5cm. (2) Cf. M.Brunet & T.Préaud, Sèvres, p.186, no.187, for a salt of the same form, illustrated with other pieces from the Service of Madame du Barry.