English and European Ceramics and Glass - 19th April 2016
Lot 299
A Sèvres theatrical biscuit porcelain figure of Mademoiselle La Forrest c.1780
Estimate £500 - £700 | Hammer £400
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Description
A Sèvres theatrical biscuit porcelain figure of Mademoiselle La Forrest c.1780, possibly modelled by Josse-François-Joseph Leriche, in her role as Jeanette, holding a letter in her right hand, her left tucked in the pocket of her apron, raised on a circular base, titled 'M'elle LAFOREST (l'ainé) role de Jeanette', incised marks to the base, 29cm.
The figure derives from a play by A L De Beaunoir titled Jeanette ou Les Battus ne payent pas toujours l'amende, a one-act comedy. It is believed to be the companion figure to that of Janot, from a similarly titled play by Dorvigny.