English & European Ceramics & Glass - 24th November 2015

Lot 373

A massive Niderviller biscuit porcelain figure late 18th century

Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £280

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Description

A massive Niderviller biscuit porcelain figure late 18th century, modelled by Charles-Gabriel Sauvage (called Lemire), as a shepherd boy holding a pipe in his right hand and leaning on a tree stump with his dog at his feet, impressed MIER PERE to the front of the base, damages, 62.5cm.

Cf. The Victoria and Albert Museum, Accession No. 385-1874.