SÈVRES. Hard-paste porcelain soup plate from the Emperor’s service at the Palais de Bordeaux, decorated with a gold rosette in the center; the footring has a violet background, and the rim features a polychrome frieze of flowers and foliage (chip). Marked: M. Imple de Sèvres and a red triangle (the words “M. Imple” deliberately erased), M.B. in red, for Mrs. Bunel, and A… in gold. Early 19th century, Consulate period, Year 13 (1804–1805). Diameter: 23.5 cm Appraisal conducted by Mr. Cyrille FROISSART - 01 42 25 29 80 - froissart.expert@gmail.com