Fine Porcelain and Pottery - 28th February 2017

Lot 259

A Saint Cloud tall cup and trembleuse saucer c.1730-40

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £400

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Description

A Saint Cloud tall cup and trembleuse saucer c.1730-40, gently lobed with four panels and painted in a strong blue with tied gourds and auspicious objects in the Chinese manner, the cup with a flattened scroll handle, 13.2cm. (2)

Provenance: the Cynthia Postan Collection, No. E21.

Cf. The Victoria & Albert Museum, Accession No. C.62&A-1949 for an identical example.