Paris "La Courtille" porcelain flower pot, c. 1790, blue crossed sword torch mark, with flaring rim and painted in colors with two panels of figures walking by rivers in extensive landscapes within rectangular gilt surrounds, the sides gilt with elaborate scrolling foliage and flower swags beneath a band of gilt anthemion and scroll, the stand gilt with a band of diamonds centering flowerheads, 9"h x 8.5"dia (total)

Provenance: A Private Collection: 710 Park Avenue, NYC; Christie's New York, 25 October 1991, [lot 53]

Good, jardiniere drilled with hole to center, some gilding rubs and wear, very small rim chip **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.