Lot Essay
Cf. W.B. Honey, French Porcelain of the 18th Century, 1972edn., plate 49
CIRCA 1760, INCISED D,V AND SCRIPT LOWER CASE F MARKS
Details
A PAIR OF MENNECY BISCUIT FIGURE GROUPS EMBLEMATIC OF LOVE
Circa 1760, incised D,V and script lower case F marks
Each modelled as a gallant and companion seated on stepped rocks, one with the gallant handing his companion flowers from the basket on his lap, she threading them into a garland, the other with the companion holding a cage with a pair of billing doves on her lap, her suitor seated at her feet, a third bird perched on his left hand, its tether in her right hand
8in. (22.2cm.) and 8in. (21.7cm.) high (2)
Circa 1760, incised D,V and script lower case F marks
Each modelled as a gallant and companion seated on stepped rocks, one with the gallant handing his companion flowers from the basket on his lap, she threading them into a garland, the other with the companion holding a cage with a pair of billing doves on her lap, her suitor seated at her feet, a third bird perched on his left hand, its tether in her right hand
8in. (22.2cm.) and 8in. (21.7cm.) high (2)
Provenance
Mrs. Lloyd S. Gilmour; Christie's, New York, 17 June 1980, lot 136