Portrait Profile Man Empire Biscuit Sèvres Romain-vincent Jeuffroy Nineteenth

Sèvres biscuit profile portrait (in the style of Wedgwood) of a man with wavy hair, signed Jeuffroy* and dated 1809, from the First Empire period at the beginning of the 19th century. This profile is in good condition. Signed and dated 1809 under the bust. The frame is posterior. The biscuit is signed "Sèvres A. Li" on the back. A note: small defect in the blue part of the biscuit on the left side, leg of the broken frame, wear of time, see photos (see red arrows). * Romain-Vincent Jeuffroy (1749-1826) is a French fine stone engraver and medalist. After Jacques Guay had stopped working, the Comte d'Angiviller attempted to revive fine stone engraving. He decides, by his promises, Romain-Vincent Jeuffroy to deliver it, but he does not keep his commitments. So he went to Rome, then to Naples where he spent ten years during which he produced many works, either intaglio or in relief, several of which are kept in Paris in the Department of Coins, Medals and Antiques of the Library. national of France. Back in Paris, he engraved a few portraits which ensured his reputation, but lacking work, he accepted the proposals of the King of Poland Stanislas II and went to settle in Warsaw in 1790. After his return to Paris, Jeuffroy was appointed member of the Institute in 1803. Among his portraits, we cite those of the King of Poland, Prince Lubomirski, Julie Clary, Queen Consort of Naples. Director of La Monnaie, he competed in the year XI for the design of the 5-franc coin. Romain-Vincent Jeuffroy was named Chevalier of the Legion of Honor in 1819. Works by this artist are kept at the British Museum in London. Dimensions Frame 19.7 cm x 21 cm Diameter 13.5 cm Reference: E60 926 All the photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com