18th Century Worcester Porcelain Saucer Transfer Printed with La Cascade.

The transfer print in black enamel, centering a fashionable couple walking beside a figural fountain, with a mandolin player near an amorous couple to the right side.

Not marked.

Circa 1755-1756. This early print has the feel of some of the 'smokey primitive' prints, .

1" H. x 5" Diameter..

Minor frit, and a glaze blow out right on the rim at 10:30 o'clock.

"La Cascade" pattern derives from an engraving by G. Scotin after a painting by Watteau in the Wallace Collection.

Parallels: Cyril Cook, The Life and Work of Robert Hancock, 1955, no. 19.

Provenance:
The Joseph M. Handley Collection (collection label no. W 47)

Simon Spero, October 3, 2000

Robin Henry Ceramic Collection, New York.

Collection #70.