French Romantic Porcelain Figures by Letu & Mauger, Paris, 1860s, Set of 2

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This pair of french porcelain figures was made in paris around 1860 by the letu & mauger manufactory. Depicting a … Read more This pair of french porcelain figures was made in paris around 1860 by the letu & mauger manufactory. Depicting a gallant and a young lady in stylised 18th-century dress, the figures form a romantic genre scene characteristic of mid-19th-century paris decorative porcelain. Finished in polychrome porcelain with restrained gilding and a bisque-like matt surface, each figure is mounted on a naturalistic base and a separate black plinth with gilt ornament. The impressed “l & m” marks are present to the bases.

the pair combines strong decorative appeal with clear parisian provenance. Pieces of this scale were aimed at an affluent interior market.

dimensions:
female figure: height 31.5 cm; width 14 cm; depth 14 cm; weight 1472 g.
male figure: height 31.8 cm; width 14 cm; depth 13.5 cm; weight 1454 g.

condition:
overall excellent antique condition. The female figure shows a few very small, unobtrusive firing cracks (approx. 2 mm), inherent to manufacture. The male figure has a small loss to the hat at his feet and a minor chip to the back of the jabot collar; otherwise in very good condition. No restorations; clean under uv light.

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