"Paris, 18th Century, Fabrique à La Reine, Porcelain Jug By André Marie Leboeuf."
Porcelain jug decorated with flowers and spout representing the head of Marie Antoinette, Paris, late 18th century, Fabrique de la Rue Thiroux (à la Reine). Mark A in blue below for André Marie Leboeuf around 1778. Period Late 18th century A porcelain passed under the mark of the queen The skill of André Marie Leboeuf allowed him to attract the attention of Marie Antoinette, who gave her sponsorship on the initiative. For the factory on rue Thiroux, it is not only a formidable protection, but a place at the front of the stage. Let us remember that the queen, with the development of her estate at Trianon, was one of the most important patrons of the period. Also, several products from the factory joined Trianon, notably for the decor of the dairy in the queen's hamlet.... Link / https://www.histoires-de-paris.fr/manufacture-reine-rue- thirouux/