Magnificent Sèvres Empire cup with portrait of Tsar Alexander I, Emperor of Russia with saucer. Tall cylindrical shape with a wing-shaped handle on the side. In the centre in an oval reserve surrounded by a French inscription is the bust portrait of Tsar Alexander I, Emperor of Russia in profile on a blue-grey ground. He wears a parade uniform with medals and epaulettes. War trophies etched in gold on the sides. Fine polychrome painting. The fond and the inner wall with rich lustre gold staffage. Remainder; thread crack. Year. Maker's mark. Cup h. 8 cm. Saucer d. 17 cm. A splendid French finely painted porcelain Empire cup and saucer depicting a portrait of Tsar Alexander I., Emperor of Russia. Restored. Hairline crack. Date mark. Manufacturer's mark. France. Sèvres. Circa 1812.