Continental Neoclassical Style Gilt and Polychrome Decorated Porcelain Tete-a-Tete Service
With Russian decoration, second quarter of the 19th century
Comprising a teapot, creamer, cup and square tray with reserves depicting three-quarter profiles of classical women emblematic of the Four Seasons, including a Spring bride and Winter warming herself next to a fire, against a lapis ground. Height of teapot 5 inches, tray 11 1/2 inches square.
Continental Neoclassical Style Gilt and Polychrome Decorated Porcelain Tete-a-Tete Service
With Russian decoration, second quarter of the 19th century
Comprising a teapot, creamer, cup and square tray with reserves depicting three-quarter profiles of classical women emblematic of the Four Seasons, including a Spring bride and Winter warming herself next to a fire, against a lapis ground. Height of teapot 5 inches, tray 11 1/2 inches square.
Auction: Belle Epoque: 19th & 20th Century Decorative Arts, Oct 9, 2013