Large French Soft-Paste Chinoiserie Figure Group, 1750s-1760s

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Description

A substantial mid-18th-century French soft-paste porcelain figure group in the chinoiserie style associated with early Vincennes and Sèvres. The composition … Read more A substantial mid-18th-century French soft-paste porcelain figure group in the chinoiserie style associated with early Vincennes and Sèvres. The composition features two European ladies and two Chinese attendants positioned beside a scalloped jardinière, the scene unified by rococo scrollwork and expressive modelling typical of the period. The glaze has the slightly creamy translucency characteristic of early soft-paste, giving the group a warm, sculptural presence well suited to mantel or console display. A decorative and atmospheric work with strong interior appeal.

Measurements
• Height: 35 cm (13.77″)
• Width: 28 cm (11.02″)
• Depth: 15 cm (5.90″)
• Weight: 5.7 kg

Condition
A well-presented example overall, with professional restoration to the boy’s lower leg and old retouching to a neckline. An original kiln adhesion remains on the underside from manufacture. Surface, glaze and detailing otherwise well preserved. See less