Cup and saucer
Chantilly Manufactory
(France)
about 1765–70
Medium/TechniqueTin-glazed soft paste porcelain decorated in blue enamel
DimensionsOverall (cup): 6.8 x 8.9 x 6.8 cm (2 11/16 x 3 1/2 x 2 11/16 in.)
Other (saucer): 13 x 2.6 cm (5 1/8 x 1 in.)
Other (saucer): 13 x 2.6 cm (5 1/8 x 1 in.)
Credit LineBequest of Forsyth Wickes—The Forsyth Wickes Collection
Accession number65.1968a-b
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ProvenanceAbout 1765-1770, delivered to Louis-Joseph de Bourbon-Condé, Prince of Condé, (b. 1736 - d. 1818), for the Ménagerie on the grounds of the chateau of Chantilly. Forsyth Wickes (b.1876-d.1964), New York and Newport, RI; 1965, bequest of Forsyth Wickes to the MFA [see note 1]. (Accession Date: December 24, 1965)
NOTES:
[1] The 3 identical sets of cups and saucers from this service were acquired by Forsyth Wickes in 2 groups. The provenance of both groups is given here:
A Pair of Cups and Saucers: 1928, Thomas, London. Elizabeth W. Duval, New York; August 7, 1940, Elizabeth W. Duval, sold to Forsyth Wickes.
One Cup and Saucer: By 1947, Pauline Riggs Noyes; February 7-8, 1947, Pauline Riggs Noyes sold at Parke Bernet, New York, lot 98, to Forsyth Wickes.
NOTES:
[1] The 3 identical sets of cups and saucers from this service were acquired by Forsyth Wickes in 2 groups. The provenance of both groups is given here:
A Pair of Cups and Saucers: 1928, Thomas, London. Elizabeth W. Duval, New York; August 7, 1940, Elizabeth W. Duval, sold to Forsyth Wickes.
One Cup and Saucer: By 1947, Pauline Riggs Noyes; February 7-8, 1947, Pauline Riggs Noyes sold at Parke Bernet, New York, lot 98, to Forsyth Wickes.
