Lot 65
  • 65

Deux bustes des Saisons en faïence dans le style de Rouen par Samson, deuxième moitié du XIXe siècle

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description

  • earthenware
  • Haut. 47 cm et 53 cm
  • Height 18 1/2 in and 20 3/4 in
représentant l’Hiver sous les traits d’un vieil homme drapé et l’Eté sous les traits d’une femme coiffée d’une couronne de fleurs, décor polychrome de branches fleuries sur fond bleu et jaune, les socles carrés décorés de fleurs et paysages sur fond bleu ; marqués au revers Faict à Rouen 1647

Condition

Winter : Some rubbing to glaze on beard and hair. Summer : A leaf broken on crown, a wear to glaze on right breast.
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