English & European Ceramics & Glass - 24th November 2015

Lot 372

A large Niderviller biscuit porcelain figure late 18th century

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £280

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Description

A large Niderviller biscuit porcelain figure late 18th century, modelled by Charles-Gabriel Sauvage (called Lemire), of a Bacchanalian figure carrying a large wine jug on his left shoulder, draped in an animal skin robe, applied Niderviller mark, incised No. 188, small damages, 43.2cm.

Cf. The Victoria and Albert Museum, Accession No. 387-1874.