Soucoupe
Saucer
ca. 1768 (made)
ca. 1768 (made)
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The most important French porcelain factory was founded in 1740 in the royal chateau of Vincennes. In 1756 it was transferred to Sèvres, the other side of Paris, and shortly after was bought by Louis XV. The support and protection of the king and his mistress, Madame de Pompadour, enabled it to secure the best artists, sculptors, designers and chemists. Sèvres porcelain soon became the most sought after in Europe.
Covered cups of this type were often used for milky beverages, such as those typically served to the ill or ailing.
The royal manufactory at Sèvres specialised in luxury porcelains, many of which were destined for the French court. Each year it displayed its newest models in the king's apartments at Versailles. The factory was very responsive to changes in fashion and introduced many innovations in design and decoration. Its products were admired throughout Europe and its style was widely imitated.
Covered cups of this type were often used for milky beverages, such as those typically served to the ill or ailing.
The royal manufactory at Sèvres specialised in luxury porcelains, many of which were destined for the French court. Each year it displayed its newest models in the king's apartments at Versailles. The factory was very responsive to changes in fashion and introduced many innovations in design and decoration. Its products were admired throughout Europe and its style was widely imitated.
Object details
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| Title | Soucoupe (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Soft-paste porcelain, painted in enamels and gilt |
| Brief description | Porcelain saucer, painted in enamels and gilt, made by Sèvres porcelain factory, France, about 1768 |
| Physical description | Form: straight sided, no indent Ground: white Decoration: flower sprays, panels of trellis and patera Rim hole |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Mrs T. R. P. Hole |
| Object history | Mrs. T.R.P. Hole Bequest. |
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| Summary | The most important French porcelain factory was founded in 1740 in the royal chateau of Vincennes. In 1756 it was transferred to Sèvres, the other side of Paris, and shortly after was bought by Louis XV. The support and protection of the king and his mistress, Madame de Pompadour, enabled it to secure the best artists, sculptors, designers and chemists. Sèvres porcelain soon became the most sought after in Europe. Covered cups of this type were often used for milky beverages, such as those typically served to the ill or ailing. The royal manufactory at Sèvres specialised in luxury porcelains, many of which were destined for the French court. Each year it displayed its newest models in the king's apartments at Versailles. The factory was very responsive to changes in fashion and introduced many innovations in design and decoration. Its products were admired throughout Europe and its style was widely imitated. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.245B-1987 |
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| Record created | June 7, 2004 |
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