Antique Sèvres Porcelain Cup Saucer Bleu de Sèvres Cobalt Gold Gilt 1865/1872 For Sale

For your consideration is an exceptional, investment-grade antique Sèvres porcelain cup and matching saucer. This stunning cabinet set showcases the iconic "Bleu de Sèvres" (cobalt blue) ground glaze beautifully accented by a heavy 24-karat gold-gilded scroll and foliage rinceaux frieze along the rims. This set features the highly sought-after, complete two-stage Sèvres factory dating marks on the underside, mapping out its fascinating historical timeline: 1. Green Underglaze Oval Mark ("S.65"): Confirms the fine porcelain body was manufactured and first fired at Sèvres in 1865 during the height of the French Second Empire under Napoleon III. 2. Red Overglaze Imperial/Workshop Mark ("Doré à Sèvres / 72"): Features the imperial "N" cypher and indicates that the intricate gold detailing was completed in the Sèvres gilding workshops in 1872 during the early years of the French Third Republic. It was a standard factory practice for Sèvres to store blank porcelain forms ("blancs") in their workshops until formal commissions were requested, allowing this piece to survive the Franco-Prussian War before receiving its final luxury decoration.
This set is in excellent condition.