Fine Pottery & Porcelain - 21st February 2024
Lot 777
A pair of Sèvres biscuit porcelain figural oil lamps, late 18th/early 19th century, attributed to
Estimate £500 - £800 | Hammer £1008
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Description
A pair of Sèvres biscuit porcelain figural oil lamps, late 18th/early 19th century, attributed to Boizot, the figures of Le Philosphe and L'Etude, each sitting and reading atop a Classical lamp with tall neck and narrow spout, raised on marble bases, restoration, 29.5cm high. (2)
The figures of Study and Philosphy are based on a drawing by Abbé de Saint-Non (now in the Victoria and Albert Museum).