At nearly 200 years old, this Sèvres plate has outlasted empires — and it remains breathtaking.
Marked with the Sèvres Fleur-de-lis mark dating it to approximately 1830, this hand-painted cabinet plate depicts a gathering of ruffed grouse in a woodland clearing, rendered in soft pastels with the delicacy that defined French porcelain of the period. The verge is decorated with gold floral stamping; the rim is stippled gold; the border is embossed. Sèvres, founded in 1738 by royal license under Louis XV and moved to its namesake village in 1756 at the insistence of Madame de Pompadour, has been one of Europe's preeminent porcelain makers for nearly three centuries — and this plate reflects the height of that tradition. There are no pre-drilled holes; a plate hanger or stand is needed for display. One small pottery dimple on the lower front (a manufacturing imperfection, not damage) is photographed for your review.
A rare and exceptional gift for the collector of French antiques, fine porcelain, or hunting-themed decorative arts.
Type: Decorative Cabinet Plate
Maker: Sèvres, France
Origin: France
Era: c.1830 (Fleur-de-lis mark)
Material: Porcelain
Dimensions: 10.5″ diameter
Condition: Antique, used — very good for age. No chips, cracks, or scratches. One small pottery dimple on lower front (manufacturing imperfection, photographed). Plate hanger or stand required; no pre-drilled holes. All sales final; please review all images carefully before purchasing.
