Lot no. 240
NEVERS.
A patronymic earthenware double-bowed flask depicting a crowned Saint Louis standing on a wooded mound, clad in a fleur-de-lys mantle with an Ermine fur over it, holding the hand of Justice in his right hand and the instruments of the Passion in his left. On the other side, a bouquet of manganese roses. On the collar, blue combs, manganese and yellow fillets. It is inscribed "Loüis Demon 1782".
(Chips at the edge of the neck, body very slightly flattened during firing).
18th century.
Height Height : 15 cm
Provenance :
- Former Thibaud collection 17 October 1983.
- Former P.M. Sestié collection.
Bibliography :
- Similar model from the Louis Heitschel collection page 391 nº387 A
Expert : Manuela Finaz de Villaine
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
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Ceramics, pottery and earthenware
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