Two French Bisque Porcelain Figures

Circa 1810

each unmarked.
Height of taller example 12 3/4 inches; height of shorter example 12 1/4 inches.

Provenance:

Property of the Minnesota Historical Society from the Mary Griggs Burke Collection

Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Chicago, Fine Furniture and Decorative Arts, 17 July 2017, Lot 215

Right-pictured figure:
The scepter-like object in the figure's proper-right hand is largely missing. Visible instance of surface loss to the drapery under the figure's proper-left arm; scattered, minor instances of surface loss to the drapery and the base throughout commensurate with age. Minor hairline splits to the underside. Generally dirty and dusty, especially to the recesses.

Left-pictured figure:
Scattered, minor chips to the encrusted floral decoration throughout. Cupid is missing part of his proper-right wing. There is a chipped element protruding from the base between the figure's feet. Visible area of surface repair to the bunch of drapery that meets at the figure's proper-left feet. Some surface "bubbling" to the cylindrical pedestal; likely due to surface repairs. Apparently chipped element between Cupid's feet. Generally dirty and dusty, especially to the recesses.

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