Decorative Arts Auction

June 15, 2015

LOT 161

Lot 161

‘Sèvres’ Bleu de Roi Ground Tête à Tête Service, c.1900

‘Sèvres’ Bleu de Roi Ground Tête à Tête Service, c.1900
Lot 161 Details
‘Sèvres’ Bleu de Roi Ground Tête à Tête Service, c.1900

comprising eight pieces, reserved panels painted in colours with scenes of young couples and arrangements of trophies within gilt surrounds
tray length 18" — 45.8 cm.
signed Lucot, incised and printed marks in blue, red and green

Estimate $1,200-$1,800

Realised: $4,560
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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‘Sèvres’ Bleu de Roi Ground Tête à Tête Service, c.1900
  • ‘Sèvres’ Bleu de Roi Ground Tête à Tête Service, c.1900

CONDITION DETAILS

All panels except those on the saucers signed; small chip on flange of sugar bowl lid; very minor wear to gilding; in substantially good condition

LOT 161
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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