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Porcelain tea service (Manufacture Impériale de Sèvres et Henri Poitevin) with green background enhanced by fine gilding, comprising a teapot, sugar bowl, milk jug, cup with saucer and matching large tray.
Each piece is adorned with a hand-painted medallion depicting :
Napoleon I in imperial uniform
Joséphine de Beauharnais, Empress
Marie-Louise of Austria, second wife of the Emperor
Various female portraits of imperial inspiration
The decor is remarkably refined, combining meticulously executed portraits, gilded foliage and outlines outlined in gold.
The tray features a central portrait of Napoleon, perfectly enhanced by the green hue and Empire-inspired motifs.
Service composition:
1 teapot with lid
1 sugar bowl with lid
1 milk jug
1 cup and saucer
1 matching rectangular tray
Features :
Hand-decorated fine porcelain
Empire green palette, fine gold gilding
Delicate Sèvres paints
Condition: very good overall, some light wear consistent with age
A fine decorative set, ideal for collectors of Napoleonic memorabilia or lovers of portrait porcelain.
Each piece is marked on the heel and each painting is signed.
Period: 19th century
Style: Empire - Consulate
Condition : Good
Material : Porcelain
Ref: 7P1H24B16F