
Sebastian Kuhn
Department Director
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Head of Department, Director

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The specification of the gift of Meissen porcelain from Augustus III to the Marquis d'Argenson, the description of which corresponds to the present lot, included twenty-four cups and saucers; see S. Schwarz/J. Munger, Gifts of Meissen Porcelain to the French Court, 1728-50, in M. Cassidy-Geiger (ed.), Fragile Diplomacy (2008), p. 153 (and fig. 7-19 for a similarly decorated tureen, cover and stand), and p. 346.
Please note that there is a faint haircrack to the base of the handle.