A Vincennes Bleu-Céleste Ground Sugar Bowl (Pot a Sucre Calabre) dated 1754

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A Vincennes Bleu-Céleste Ground Sugar Bowl (Pot a Sucre Calabre) dated 1754 Painted by François de Vavasseur with bouquets of flowers within gilt floral and foliate cartouches, gilt dentil rim, ht. 2, dia. 3 in. interlaced LL monogram enclosing date letter A and painter's mark W for le Vavasseur in blue, incised mark Footnotes: Provenance The Elizabeth Parke Firestone Collection, Christie's New York, 21-22 March 1991, Lot 190; The property of a Texas Gentleman, Christie's, New York, 25 October 1994, Lot 257; Christie's, New York, 23 May 2002, Lot 6; Acquired by the current owner from the above. Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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A Vincennes Bleu-Céleste Ground Sugar Bowl (Pot a Sucre Calabre) dated 1754

Lot 0305

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Oct 29, 2026, 12:34 PM EDT

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$500

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