Sèvres porcelain plate | Neoclassical style | 1882-1883

Superb porcelain plate from the Sèvres factory, made in 1882 and gilded in 1883, in the purest neoclassical style. The border is a deep cobalt blue — known as “Sèvres blue” — and finely decorated with gilded motifs representing Mercury, god of commerce, travel and messengers. The decoration, of great symbolic richness, includes medallions depicting animals such as the tortoise, the rooster or the ram, surrounded by laurel foliage, symbol of wisdom and victory. Marks: • S.82 (made in 1882) • RF Doré à Sèvres 83 (gilding carried out in 1883) Dimensions: • Diameter: 24 cm • Height: 3 cm Condition: Good overall condition. Please note: • Small chip on the reverse, barely visible on the front • Light wear to the gilding • Fine scratch on the blue border Please see the photos for more details. Hand delivery possible in Paris or careful shipping!.