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Rare applique en faïence de Nevers figurant un homme, vers 1620
A rare Nevers oval wall sconce in the form of a man, circa 1620
A rare Nevers oval wall sconce in the form of a man, circa 1620
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Rare applique en faïence de Nevers figurant un homme, vers 1620
A rare Nevers oval wall sconce in the form of a man, circa 1620
A rare Nevers oval wall sconce in the form of a man, circa 1620
Moulded in the shape of a man, wearing 16th century dress consisting of a lace ruff, flower-decorated blue waistcoat over a green tunic and blue breeches, holding a manganese feathered cap in his hand, the oval cartouche frame with rocaille and scrollwork in yellow, 39cm long; 30cm wide, various labels stuck to base, (missing arm)
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Provenance
Sold at Tajan Paris, 29 November 2016, lot 33.
Exhibited
IV siècles de faïences françaises, Maison de la Culture de Nevers, 27 March-23 August, 1987, no. 46
The unusual scrolled borders and intricate blue floral berettino ground of the gentleman's jacket make this a rare Nevers wall sconce. For an equally finely painted example with a more typical moulded border, see the example in the Musée du Louvre, Paris (inv. OA 1274).