Lot Essay
Cf. Aileen Dawson, op. cit. (1994), pp. 290-293 for a discussion of this factory and its production.
CIRCA 1764-68, INCISED LB MONOGRAM
Details
A Château de Lassay (Brancas-Lauraguais) (Hard Paste) biscuit circular portrait medallion of Voltaire
Circa 1764-68, incised LB monogram
In bust length profile to the right signed C.G. beneath the shoulder and inscribed MARIE-FRANÇOIS AROUET DE VOLTAIRE. within a raised circular band, beneath a very thin smear-glaze (some very slight warping and firing faults, several minute rim chips)
5 1/8in. (13cm.) diam.
Circa 1764-68, incised LB monogram
In bust length profile to the right signed C.G. beneath the shoulder and inscribed MARIE-FRANÇOIS AROUET DE VOLTAIRE. within a raised circular band, beneath a very thin smear-glaze (some very slight warping and firing faults, several minute rim chips)
5 1/8in. (13cm.) diam.