Sèvres is a type of fine porcelain characterized by elaborate decoration on backgrounds of intense color, made at Sèvres in the suburbs of Paris.
The Met has an excellent article about “Sèvres Porcelain in the Nineteenth Century” which explains the factory’s importance. It begins:
“The vast and diverse production of the Sèvres factory in the nineteenth century resists easy characterization, and its history during this period reflects many of the changes affecting French society in the years between 1800 and 1900. Among the remarkable accomplishments of the factory was the ability to stay continuously in the forefront of European ceramic production despite the myriad changes in technology, taste, and patronage that occurred during this tumultuous century.”
Our dealers have a number of Sèvres & Sèvres Style porcelain items.
Here are just a few:
Pair of Sevres Porcelain and Dore Bronze Vases
Sevres Bronze and Porcelain Inset Salon Table
Sevres Bronze and Porcelain Clock
Sevres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Garniture Set
Visit us to see these stunning antiques – and many others!
The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center is located at: 1050 2nd Avenue (at 56th Street).
Open to the public daily from 10:30AM to 6PM and Sunday noon – 6PM.
