塞弗尔“金地浮雕三面卡梅奥天使”杯碟
Sèvres "Three Gilt Cameo Putti" Cup and Saucer 
 

Sèvres，1814年
款识：底部蓝色双“L”与 “Sèvres” 标记
尺寸：杯高约 7.8 cm，口径约 9.3 cm；碟径约 14.5 cm

本件作品由塞弗尔制造局于1814年制作，采用典雅挺拔的茉莉花一号杯型，为帝政时期典范器式之一。通体以高温鎏金（fond d’or）为底，配以浓郁色彩与繁复画饰，构图极具建筑感与帝政权威象征。
整体色调以深紫红釉（pourpre impérial）为主背景，搭配翠绿色椭圆饰框与银蓝色月桂枝带，形成强烈视觉对比，层次鲜明。画面采用三面独立的浮雕式“卡梅奥”布局，装饰手法仿若嵌宝或古典浮雕饰板。
三幅主图分别描绘金彩天使（enfant）从事寓意性活动——吹奏号角、调酒斟酌、抚琴演奏，象征荣耀、节庆与艺术。每幅饰框上方点缀一枚浮雕绿色花结，下方环绕银灰色月桂枝叶，结构对称而富有仪式感。
图像之间的隔断装饰地带绘有典型的帝政风格语汇，如展翼飞鹰、希腊柱头、卷草饰、狮首与垂饰构图，采用鎏金与鎏银技法交融处理，层次丰富，结构严谨。杯身下方装饰一圈垂直柱槽纹带（godrons），以紫红与鎏金交错，增强造型的纵向延展感与视觉节奏。
杯内满施鎏金，杯柄为仿古柱式造型，曲线柔和而庄重，造型比例和谐。整件作品在材质、色彩、图案与寓意之间达成高度统一，体现出1810年代塞弗尔工艺与帝政风格结合的巅峰之作。

根据塞弗尔制造局1814年档案记载，此类作品于账册中被记录为 “tasse et soucoupe ornements reliefs fond d’or”，曾专门交付予V. Hedemann 市长（少校）。

状态：整体保存极佳，碟面中央略有轻微摩痕，鎏金光泽明亮，色彩饱满。

 

Sèvres, 1814
Mark: interlaced blue “L” and “Sèvres” (1814)
Dimensions: cup height approx. 7.8 cm; rim diameter approx. 9.3 cm; saucer diameter approx. 14.5 cm

This cup and saucer set was produced by the Sèvres Manufactory in 1814 and exemplifies the refined aesthetics of the Empire period. The form is that of a first-size “tasse jasmin d’enfant”, with an elegant flaring profile and high foot. The entire surface is richly decorated with raised gilding (fond d’or), in a palette combining deep hues and complex ornamental schemes that reflect the architectural rigor and imperial symbolism of the era.

The primary ground color is an intense imperial purple (pourpre impérial), contrasted by emerald green elliptical medallions and silver-blue laurel garlands, creating dynamic chromatic contrasts and a pronounced sense of depth. The decoration follows a tripartite “cameo” layout, evoking carved stone or mounted jewels.

Each of the three medallions depicts a gilded putto engaged in symbolic activities — blowing a horn, pouring wine, and playing a lyre — representing Glory, Celebration, and the Arts. Each scene is crowned with a raised green enamel flower and framed with silver-toned laurel leaves, evoking classical honorific emblems.

The decorative intervals between the medallions are filled with typical Empire-style motifs, such as eagles with spread wings, Corinthian capitals, scrolling acanthus, lion masks, and suspended drapery, all rendered in a mix of matte and burnished gold and silver. The lower body of the cup features a band of vertical gadroons, alternating in purple and gold, reinforcing the verticality and rhythm of the design.

The cup interior is entirely gilded. The handle is modeled in a classical architectural style with graceful curves and solid balance. The composition achieves harmony between materials, color, iconography, and form — a consummate example of early 19th-century Sèvres artistry under the influence of Empire aesthetics.

According to the 1814 archives of the Sèvres manufactory, this model was recorded as “tasse et soucoupe ornements reliefs fond d’or” and was delivered to Mr. V. Hedemann, noted as mayor (major). 

Condition: Excellent overall condition. Slight rubbing at the center of the saucer. The gilding remains bright and the colors rich.