Exceptional Pair of French Tinted and Enameled Biscuit Figures, third quarter 19th century, attributed to Jean Gille or his successors, Vion et Baury, depicting a couple in lushly detailed 18th-century costume, each standing on mottled grass supported by black bases, the male wearing a waistcoat trimmed in raised gilt and decorated with carefully detailed flowers, molded ruffles at his cuffs and neck, the female wearing a skirt painted with flower bouquets, trimmed in raised gilt, her bodice with more raised gilt, and mauve plumes in her hair, signed with indistinct molded letters on the base, h. 28-1/2", dia. 8-3/4".

Each figure with restoration to the gilt-trimmed black enamel bases. On the female, there is a visible restored hairline to the base, with black areas re-enameled on the left side. Also, an interior haircrack traveling around to the other side, but only visible underneath, with the aid of a black light. The male figure has some restoration to the base. The cloak has been professionally re-enameled and the back is fitted with an aperture for optional bronze candle arms. The figures display very well, with bright colors and intact gilt trim.