English and European Ceramics and Glass - 19th April 2016

Lot 51

A large French faïence model of a pigeon probably 19th century

Estimate £150 - £250

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Description

A large French faïence model of a pigeon probably 19th century, naturalistically modelled and with plumage sponged in green with blue, red, yellow and manganese highlights, the shaped base fitted with a narrow hole to two sides suggesting that this might have been intended to cap a newel post or similar, 26.5cm.