Historic Iris Court Sale | May 28, 2025
Wed, May 28, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 51
Sevres Napoleon I 'Marly Rouge' Porcelain Plate
Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000
Sold for
$19,000
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
dated 1809, finely hand painted and gilt, the center with a garden tiger moth atop light blue ground, surrounded by bands of floral wreath and gilt, the rim with gilt foliage atop red orange ground, the base marked "M.Imp.le de Sevres 1809", 1-1/4 x 9-1/4 x 9-1/4 in.
Provenance: The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior
Note: These plates belong to an over 250 piece dessert service ordered for Napoleon I at the chateau de Compiegne but delivered to Fontainebleau, on October 11, 1809.
A portion of this service was sold at Christies, New York, The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller: English & European Furniture, Ceramics and Decorations, Part I, May 9, 2018, Lot 118 for $1,812,500.
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The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior
overall good condition, brightly painted and gilded, microabrasions, wear, and loss to gilt commensurate with age and use Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
