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Sèvres Napoleonic Hand-Painted Portrait Plates Painted by D' Humbert, 1804-1809
Item Details
A group of four Sèvres Napoleonic porcelain portrait plates. This grouping was painted at Sèvres by the artist D’Humbert. Each plate depicts a different named subject within a medallion surrounded by gilded laurel leaves, an apple green ground and anthemion borders. The painter has signed each portrait inside the medallion. Printed marks reading M. Imp le du Sèvres as well as the name of the subject in iron red and E. B in blue (likely a gilder’s mark) can be found on the reverse.
| Type | 4 Dessert Plates |
| Brand | Sèvres |
| Materials | Porcelain |
| Maker | Sevres |
| Marks | Maker’s Mark, Artist |
| Period | Early 19th Century, Antique |
| Origin | France |
| Pattern | Portraits |
| Additional Information | These portrait plates were produced in a hard paste porcelain body after the glass formulation used in the 18th century became to costly to produce. Each of the pieces is painted with a different portrait including Marescot, Bougainville, Copans and Rampon.d |
Condition
- faint wear to the burnished gilding and green ground.
Dimensions
8.5" W x 1.0" H x 8.5" D
- measurement of one.
Item #
ITMG531350
