The dinnerware of Queen Marie-Antoinette: embodiment of the nobility and refinement of the 18th century.

The precious dinnerware belonging to Queen Marie-Antoinette is one of the most interesting historical artifacts of France. It was created in the Royal Manufacture of Sèvres in 1782 and used to serve royal banquets and receptions in the Palace of Versailles.

The name of the dinnerware set, "Comte d'Artois," was given in honor of Artois (Charles-Philippe, Comte d'Artois), the brother of the French King Louis XVI. Count d'Artois was a patron of the arts and crafts, known for his interest in elegant objects. He was one of the main patrons of many works of art during his brother's reign.

Each item of the dinnerware set is decorated with an image of cornflowers, making it even more elegant and refined. The set includes over 200 items, including plates, cups, trays, and more.

Cornflowers were the Queen's favorite flower, captivating her with their simplicity and natural beauty. The fresh scent always wafted through her country house in Petit Trianon.

Today, there are only two original items from the dinnerware set. One is located in the Palace of Versailles, and the other is in the Louvre. The rest were scattered around the world as a result of the French Revolution and subsequent events.

The dinnerware set of Queen Marie-Antoinette is not only a unique work of art, but also a symbol of nobility and refinement of the 18th century. Its simplicity and elegance, as well as its connection to the personality of the Queen, make it an object of admiration and interest for many art lovers, antique collectors, and historians.