Lot Essay
First modelled by Blondeau after Boucher in 1752. The only known glazed and coloured example, the property of the French Institute of New York, was sold in these rooms, May 18, 1989, lot 213.
Details
A SÈVRES BISCUIT FIGURE LA MOISSONEUSE
LATE 18TH CENTURY, INCISED L MARK
Standing holding a sheaf of wheat under her arm, her skirt tucked up with her left hand, another sheaf behind her (chip to nose)--7¾in. (20cm.) high
LATE 18TH CENTURY, INCISED L MARK
Standing holding a sheaf of wheat under her arm, her skirt tucked up with her left hand, another sheaf behind her (chip to nose)--7¾in. (20cm.) high
Literature
Ruth Berges, "Soft paste biscuit figures from Vincennes and Sèvres", The Connoisseur, November 1967, pl. 2, p. 194