Sèvres style table centre, 19th century.
Porcelain and gilt bronze. Painted decoration.
Measurements: 25 x 23,5 x 17 cm.
Sèvres porcelain centrepiece in the shape of a classic goblet, decorated on the outside in the style of the 18th century Sèvres coloured backgrounds, in this case with a cobalt blue background, specifically the one known as "Bleu Lapis", characterised by its irregular appearance, with waters of different tones. The decorations are painted in gilt enamel, following neoclassical models. The interior is decorated with a delicate floral motif.
Originally founded in Vincennes in 1740, the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres was transferred to Vincennes in 1756. One of the leading European porcelain factories, the Manufacture was successively named after different political regimes: royal, imperial and national manufactory. Still active today, the firm continues to produce objects created since 1740, although its current production is largely oriented towards contemporary creation. The Manufacture de Vincennes was founded with the support of Louis XV and Madame de Pompadour, with the idea of creating pieces for the court and competing with the porcelain productions of Meissen and Chantilly.