A PAIR OF SÈVRES BISCUIT FIGURES OF PUTTI EMBLEMATIC OF THE ARTS ON ORMOLU-MOUNTED BLEU LAPIS BASES
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A PAIR OF SÈVRES BISCUIT FIGURES OF PUTTI EMBLEMATIC OF THE ARTS ON ORMOLU-MOUNTED BLEU LAPIS BASES

CIRCA 1785, MODELLED AFTER PAJOU

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A PAIR OF SÈVRES BISCUIT FIGURES OF PUTTI EMBLEMATIC OF THE ARTS ON ORMOLU-MOUNTED BLEU LAPIS BASES
Circa 1785, modelled after Pajou
One emblematic of Literature, the other of Painting, each leaning against a pedestal in contrapposto and holding its respective attribute in the opposing hand, on ormolu-mounted bases inset with blue porcelain plaques gilt with a foliate motif, raised on bun feet
15½in. (39.3cm.) high (2)

Lot Essay

Augustin Pajou, active at Sèvres 1781-83

See Anon. sale, Christie's London, 22 November 1950, lot 143 for a similar pair. The models also appeared on a clock with a movement signed 'Schmit à Paris' sold in the same sale as lot 221.