Elegant French porcelain cup and saucer, created in the late 19th century in the refined style of Sèvres.
The set features an exquisite hand-painted romantic scene, executed in soft pastel tones with rich gilded ornamentation on a deep blue ground. The decoration reflects the aesthetic of French Rococo revival, inspired by 18th-century pastoral art.
The porcelain is exceptionally thin and translucent, indicating high-quality production. The painting is entirely hand-executed, with delicate brushwork and fine detail. The composition bears the signature Cottin, attributed to a decorative artist working in Parisian ateliers of the period.
On the underside, beneath a later applied black mark, traces of an earlier blue mark are visible, suggesting an original factory marking that was subsequently concealed - a known practice in late 19th-century decorative porcelain.
A refined collector’s piece, ideal for display or a high-end porcelain collection.
Details:
• Origin: France
• Date: Late 19th
• Artist: Signed “Cottin”
• Material: Fine porcelain
• Style: Sèvres style, French decorative arts
• Technique: Hand-painted, gilded
• Dimensions: Cup height: 6 cm / 2.36 in; Cup diameter: 5.5 cm / 2.17 in; Saucer diameter: 12 cm / 4.72 in; Saucer height: 2.5 cm / 0.98 in
• Condition: Excellent antique condition. No chips, no cracks, no restoration. Original gilding and painting exceptionally well preserved. (Please refer to photos - they form part of the description.) This piece remains in outstanding condition, with no chips, cracks, or restorations. Gilding is bright and intact.
(The photographs form an integral part of the description.)
A well-placed antique does more than decorate a room - it gives it authorship. Against a contemporary interior, older objects introduce texture, balance and a sense of permanence that cannot be replicated by newly made pieces alone.
This is the principle behind the LÜRON selection. We look for works that carry historical character with ease, and that feel as convincing in a Paris apartment as they do in a more modern architectural setting.
