PARIS. Porcelain cup and its saucer and a body of sugar bowl with decoration in bistre monochrome of animated landscapes or of putti lying on a cloud with a bird. These reserves are surrounded by lambrequins and gold garlands. Ringed handle of the sugar bowl with a polychrome butterfly inside. 19th century H : 6,5 cm and 10 cm (Handle of the cup restored) A porcelain cup and a matching saucer with polychrome decoration of flowers and foliage. Expert : Manuela Finaz de Villaine

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