A SERVES BISCUIT FIGURE GROUP OF 'LES GOURMANDS' OR 'LES ENFANTS BUVEURS DE LAIT'

1757-1766, INCISED F FOR ETIENNE-MAURICE FALCONET TO THE BACK

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A SERVES BISCUIT FIGURE GROUP OF 'LES GOURMANDS' OR 'LES ENFANTS BUVEURS DE LAIT'
1757-1766, incised F for Etienne-Maurice Falconet to the back
The two little boys grappling for a bowl of spilling milk held by the elder child seated on a grassy rock, a basket of fruit by his right foot, his hunting box open at the left, a small rabbit peeking out from its bed of straw
7in. (17.8cm.) high

Lot Essay

See the catalogue note for lot 2 in this sale for further information on the model.

See illustration on previous page.

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