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Lot Essay
Cf. Aileen Dawson, French Porcelain, A Catalogue of the British Museum Collection, London, 1994, p. 255: also Property from a distinguished Private Collection; Christie's, New York, The Arts of France, 21 October 1997, lot 90 for similar groups.
Both modelled after originals by Paul-Louis Cyfflé.
In 1768, Paul-Louis Cyfflé was given permission to manufacture porcelain for a period of fifteen years. He gave his paste the trade name of 'Terre de Lorraine,' hence the marks associated with his factory. In keeping with the monopoly on decoration enjoyed by the Sèvres factory, he was not permitted to paint or gild his product.
Both modelled after originals by Paul-Louis Cyfflé.
In 1768, Paul-Louis Cyfflé was given permission to manufacture porcelain for a period of fifteen years. He gave his paste the trade name of 'Terre de Lorraine,' hence the marks associated with his factory. In keeping with the monopoly on decoration enjoyed by the Sèvres factory, he was not permitted to paint or gild his product.