Saucer from a tea service for twelve 1807 - 1808

This saucer, part of a twelve-piece tea service, was created by French artist Christophe-Ferdinand Caron between 1807 and 1808. The saucer is decorated with a delicate, hand-painted image of a bird in flight, situated in the center of a white porcelain disc. The saucer is further embellished with a gilded rim featuring a repeating pattern of stylized leaves and berries in shades of red and gold, reflecting the popular Neoclassical aesthetic of the early 19th century. This piece, now located in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcases Caron's expertise in both fine porcelain painting and decorative arts.