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A Continental biscuit porcelain figure of a classical maiden, early 19th century, probably Paris

Auction Closed

September 25, 04:17 PM GMT

Estimate

5,000 - 8,000 EUR

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Description

modelled seated on a rectangular base, wearing classical robes and holding a pair of chained hearts in her hand, perhaps allegorical of Love or Friendship, on a gilt and patinated rectangular base; (restorations)

Haut. totale 38 cm, larg. 39,5 cm, prof. 18 cm; le biscuit: haut. 29 cm, larg. 34 cm, prof. 13 cm;

Height overall. 15 in; length overall. 15 1/2 in; Height of figure. 11 1/2 in; length of figure. 13 1/4 in

A mantel clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit, Paris, mounted with an example of the same biscuit porcelain model of a maiden, was sold by Bonhams, London, 4 September 2012, lot 169.

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