Etienne HAJDU (1907-1996). Diane service - 1970. Blue enameled Sèvres porcelain with white abstract design. Set includes : - one dish (D: 26 cm) - one plate (D: 22.5 cm) - 6 small plates (D: 16 cm). Signed, dated and stamped by the Manufacture de Sèvres below (each). Note: Etienne Hajdu created a large number of decorations and shapes for the Manufacture de Sèvres between 1966 and 1976. The shape of the Diane plate was designed around 1960 by Alain Gauvenet, modeler at the Manufacture from 1950 to 1968.

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