Lot 586
  • 586

A Paris biscuit group of child musicians early 19th century

Estimate
400 - 600 USD
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Description

  • PORCELAIN
  • height 8 1/4 in.
  • 20.9 cm
probably Nast, each of the four figures modelled standing on a mound base playing an instrument, all raised on a circular rocky mound base.

Condition

The group needs some professional cleaning. Otherwise in generally good condition.
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Catalogue Note

A Nast biscuit group of 'Four Seasons', similarly modelled with four figures, each standing on a rocky mound base, is illustrated in Régine de Plinval de Guillebon, Les Biscuits de Porcelaine de Paris, XVIIIe- XIXsiècles, p. 277, fig. 278.