Large Covered Sugar Bowl – Manufacture Raynaud – Limoges, Second Half of the 20th Century

Large covered sugar bowl in Limoges porcelain, made by Manufacture Raynaud.

The piece features an elegant geometric form with Asian-inspired influences, evoking certain Chinese porcelain designs through its faceted construction, symmetrical handles and distinctive lid finial.

Made entirely of white porcelain with a glossy glaze, this model stands out for its substantial presence on the table and the purity of its design, without painted decoration or gilding.

The two widely spaced, slightly curved handles harmoniously extend the geometric lines of the body. The lid echoes the overall shape of the sugar bowl and is topped with a moulded finial featuring delicately undulating contours.

The lid displays a slightly bluer tint than the body, a difference particularly noticeable in certain lighting conditions. This variation may be attributable to differences in firing between the two components, although this cannot be confirmed with certainty.

Condition: Fair, with defects to note. A star-shaped crack is visible on the underside of the base. It originates from a central point and extends into several branches, forming a radiating pattern. The crack does not extend through the full thickness of the porcelain and is therefore not visible on the interior of the sugar bowl.

A small light brown firing spot is also visible on the lid.

The porcelain is particularly fine and retains an attractive glossy glaze. There is no painted decoration or gilding, and therefore no decorative wear of this kind to report.