Centerpiece In Sèvres Porcelain And Bronze, Louis XVI Style, 19th Century

Large Sèvres porcelain centerpiece cup with an ornate bronze mount in the Louis XVI style, 19th century Cup with a gallant scene in the center signed on the left by Hélé 2 women are seated: one playing the mandolin and the other listening to it while holding a fan in her hand A man is standing and complimenting the musician In the background is a temple of love in a garden On the rim: the famous "bleu de four" from Sèvres enhanced with gold with garlands of flowers, palmettes and cartouches Slight wear to the gold Mark on the back Very beautiful bronze mount with finely guilloché edges all around the cup Grips on each side with interlacing oak leaves and scrolls The mount rests on 3 claw feet with leafy scrolls Each foot is connected to the others by a large garland of oak leaves Superb chiseling work because very fine work A superb piece in very good general condition d: 37 cm d cup: 33.6 cm long: 45.2 cm h: 20 cm