Lot 28
Lot 28
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE EUROPEAN COLLECTION (LOTS 21-30, 36-45 and 51-55)
A SEVRES WHITE BISCUIT PORCELAIN FIGURE OF CUPID ('L'AMOUR FALCONET') ON BLEU LAPIS CAILLOUTE-GROUND STAND

CIRCA 1758-1765

Price Realised GBP 8,190
Estimate
GBP 7,000 - GBP 10,000
Closed: 23 Apr 2024
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A SEVRES WHITE BISCUIT PORCELAIN FIGURE OF CUPID ('L'AMOUR FALCONET') ON BLEU LAPIS CAILLOUTE-GROUND STAND

CIRCA 1758-1765

Price Realised GBP 8,190
Closed: 23 Apr 2024
Price Realised GBP 8,190
Closed: 23 Apr 2024
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After the model by Etienne-Maurice Falconet, Cupid modelled seated holding his right index finger to his lips, reaching for his quiver below, on a cloud-shaped base moulded with a rose-spray, on a dark-blue ground stand gilt with caillouté pattern, painted with panels of flowers and inscribed in black OMNIA VINCIT AMOR
1212 in. (31.7cm ) high overall including base
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