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Made at: Sèvres Manufactory (France)
French
dated 1846

Medium/Technique Hard-paste porcelain with colored enamel and gilded decoration
Dimensions Overall (Diameter): 24.3 cm (9 9/16 in.)
Credit Line Bequest of Mrs. Arthur Croft—The Gardner Brewer Collection
Accession Number01.6373
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain
King Louis Philippe commissioned Sèvres to produce dinner services for each of his residences; this plate was included in one of two services made for the Château de Fontainebleau. The château had been built during the Renaissance, and the king chose a Renaissance style of decoration for the service. The leafy foliage concealing a variety of animals refers to the hunting available in a nearby forest.

DescriptionColored border of acanthus leaves etc.; emblems with monogram of King Louis Philippe; gilt star in center, with delicate design between the points. From the "Service Ordinaire de Fontainebleau."
Marks Incised 'BL', 'BP', '67'
Stamped in green oval: 'S 67'
Blue oval mark with 'Sevres 1846' with central motif interlaced L's
Orange mark with 'Chateau/de/F.Bleau'
Provenance1836, Louis-Philippe (b. 1773 - d. 1850), King of the French, Château Fontainebleau, France (original commission; part of a large dinner service). Until 1874, Gardner Brewer (b. 1806 - d. 1874), Boston; by descent to his daughter, Caroline Abigail Brewer (Mrs. Arthur) Croft (d. 1898), Boston; 1901, bequest of Mrs. Arthur Croft to the MFA. (Accession Date: July 1, 1901)