Sèvres Porcelain Plate from the Louis-Philippe 'Service de Fontainebleau'
Antique European Ceramics and Porcelains

Sèvres Porcelain Plate from the Louis-Philippe 'Service de Fontainebleau'

This is a circular porcelain dinner plate from the 'Service de Fontainebleau', originally commissioned for King Louis-Philippe I of France around 1830-1840. The plate features a white ground with a rich, polychrome border decorated in the Renaissance Revival style. This border consists of intricate scrolling arabesques in shades of pink, green, and blue, interspersed with classical cartouches and medallions. Notably, the rim features the royal monogram 'LP' (Louis-Philippe) in diamond-shaped reserves, along with vignettes depicting stags and hunting dogs set against red backgrounds, symbolizing the royal hunting grounds of Fontainebleau. The well of the plate is defined by a heavy gilt Greek key pattern band, while the center features a sophisticated gilt starburst or rosette motif. The gilding is bright and appears to be of high-quality mercury gold, characteristic of Sèvres craftsmanship. While the underside is not visible, these pieces typically bear the blue Sèvres factory mark and King's stamp. The condition appears excellent with minimal visible wear to the gilding or glaze, suggesting a well-preserved cabinet piece rather than a utilitarian object. The craftsmanship exhibits the precision and opulent aesthetic associated with mid-19th-century French royal commissions.

Estimated Value

$3,500 - $5,000

Basic Information

Category

Antique European Ceramics and Porcelains

Appraised On

May 8, 2026

Estimated Value

$3,500 - $5,000

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assiette du service de Louis Philippe de Fontainebleau. 1830

Item Description

This is a circular porcelain dinner plate from the 'Service de Fontainebleau', originally commissioned for King Louis-Philippe I of France around 1830-1840. The plate features a white ground with a rich, polychrome border decorated in the Renaissance Revival style. This border consists of intricate scrolling arabesques in shades of pink, green, and blue, interspersed with classical cartouches and medallions. Notably, the rim features the royal monogram 'LP' (Louis-Philippe) in diamond-shaped reserves, along with vignettes depicting stags and hunting dogs set against red backgrounds, symbolizing the royal hunting grounds of Fontainebleau. The well of the plate is defined by a heavy gilt Greek key pattern band, while the center features a sophisticated gilt starburst or rosette motif. The gilding is bright and appears to be of high-quality mercury gold, characteristic of Sèvres craftsmanship. While the underside is not visible, these pieces typically bear the blue Sèvres factory mark and King's stamp. The condition appears excellent with minimal visible wear to the gilding or glaze, suggesting a well-preserved cabinet piece rather than a utilitarian object. The craftsmanship exhibits the precision and opulent aesthetic associated with mid-19th-century French royal commissions.

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