A Sevres Porcelain Teapot and Cover (Theiere Calabre et sa Couvercle, 1ere Grandeur)

A Sevres Porcelain Teapot and Cover (Theiere 'Calabre' et sa Couvercle, 1ere Grandeur) Circa 1780 bearing blue interlaced Ls enclosing date letters cc below painter's mark of a comma for Mereaud le jeune and incised 6/D; the oviform pot with angled spout, ear handle and slightly domed cover with gilt berry finial, painted with scattered flowers, the shoulder with a blue ribbon entwined with a berried vine and enclosing flowerheads below an orange ground border gilt with oeil-de-perdrix at the mouth of the pot and cover rim. Height 5 1/8 x width 6 1/4 inches. This lot is located in Chicago. Note:Charles-Louis Mereaud le jeune (active 1756-1780) is recorded at Sevres as a painter specializing in flowers and patterns. In good condition. Having minute wear to gilding at tip of spout and minute frits to edge of finial leaves.Condition reports are available upon request. All lots are sold "as is," in the condition they are in at the time of the auction. The physical condition of lots can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration. Prospective buyers are strongly advised to inspect a lot personally or through a knowledgeable representative prior to bidding. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Prospective buyers must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction, and it is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that they have requested, received and considered any condition report.