1940.215.1–1940.215.2; Reference Image - Not for Reproduction

Saucer

Artist Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory French, founded 1756

Artistpainted by Andre-Vincent Vielliard French, active 1752–1790

Date1752

Mediumsoft paste porcelain

Dimensions9.7 cm (3 13/16 in.)

ClassificationsCeramics

MarkingsIncised marks indecipherable.

Credit LineTheodore T. and Mary G. Ellis Collection

Terms

Object number1940.215.2

DescriptionCanary yellow ground and gold detailing, center of which is a round camaieu blue landscape with a river and a peasant fishing in it. Crossed L enclosing a dot, all below a bar with three dots, for Vieillard, painter (active 1752-1790). Incised marks indecipherable.ProvenancePaul Kron Collection, 1926, No.6
Theodore T. and Mary G. Ellis, Worcester, MA
Ellis Collection, 1940

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