A French biscuit group of 'La Faiseuse de Couronnes' late 18th / early 19th century

after the 18th-century Sèvres model, depicting Psyche and a putti making floral crowns, incised 9.

The cupids wings have been broken off. There is a firing-related fine crack running up from the midpoint of the base at the back of the group and across the flower basket, ending on the other side of the base between the cupid and Psyche. There is another approximate 2 1/2 inch firing crack running from the base underneath her right knee up to her skirt. There is a pinhead chip to the edge of her drapery in the back and to one of her right toes. There are some overall very minor and occasional chips to the edges of flowers and leaves.
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