Sèvres | Soft-Paste Porcelain Hébert Cup & Saucer | Bird Motif | Mid-18th Century

Introducing a beautiful Hébert cup and saucer set created by the Sèvres porcelain manufactory in 18th-century France. This piece, crafted around 1757, showcases exquisite artistry and craftsmanship.

The cup and saucer are decorated with birds rendered in soft purple camaieu (a technique using shades of a single color). The birds are meticulously depicted, perched gracefully on tree branches, capturing a delicate natural scene. The edges are accented with fine gold "dentelés" (zigzag lines), adding an elegant finishing touch to the overall design.

Details:

• Period: mid-18th century (circa 1757)
• Manufacturer: Manufacture royale de Sèvres (France)
• Signature: The underside of the pieces bears the hallmark of 18th-century Sèvres porcelain: the "double L interlaced" mark, along with the mark of Edmé Gomery, an artist active between 1756 and 1758 who specialized in painting birds.
• Material: soft-paste porcelain
• Dimensions: 
• Cup: Height 6.5 cm x Diameter 7.7 cm (Width including handle 10.3 cm)
• Saucer: Diameter 13.7 cm x Height 3 cm
• Quantity: 1 cup, 1 saucer
• Condition: This antique set remains in very good condition. Despite being over 260 years old, it shows no significant damage or signs of restoration. As is typical of pieces from this era, minor black specks or slight warping may be present due to the manufacturing process of the time. These are reflective of the handcrafted techniques used and should not be considered defects. Please review the listing photos carefully before making your purchase.

Important Notes:

All items purchased from our shop are carefully packed and shipped from Paris, France. For customers outside the EU, the shipment will be treated as an export. Please note that any import duties, VAT, and customs fees incurred upon receipt of the item are to be covered by the customer.