(3) rare Sevres biscuit figure groups, 18th c.
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(3) rare Sevres biscuit figure groups, 18th c., 18th c., France, incl. "The Bagpipe Player" and "Le Jeune Suppliant", modelled by Pierre Blondeau after Francois Boucher, c. 1752, together with "La Fee Urgele" or "Ce Qui Plait aux Dames" modelled by Maurice-Etienne Falconet (active at Sevres 1755-1766), each with incised marks, 8.25"h x 7"w x 6.25"d (largest), 8"h x 4"w x 2.25"d (smallest)
Provenance: A Private Collection: 565 Park Avenue, NYC
Notes/Literature: RELATED LITERATURE: Falconet a Sevres ou l'art de plaire 1757-1766, exh. cat., Musee National de Ceramique, Sevres, 2001, p. 158; E. Bourgeois, Le biscuit de Sevres au XVIII siecle, Paris, 1909, no. 299.
Provenance: A Private Collection: 565 Park Avenue, NYC
Notes/Literature: RELATED LITERATURE: Falconet a Sevres ou l'art de plaire 1757-1766, exh. cat., Musee National de Ceramique, Sevres, 2001, p. 158; E. Bourgeois, Le biscuit de Sevres au XVIII siecle, Paris, 1909, no. 299.
Condition
Fair, possible restorations, some yellowing to possibly restored areas, original firing cracks and imperfections, small losses and chips, show age and handling **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.
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(3) rare Sevres biscuit figure groups, 18th c.
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