Niderviller Porcelain Figure Group Of Two Boys, C.1815

French hard-paste porcelain group by Niderviller, c.1815, two boys in playful struggle on a rocky base painted in bright greens and ochres. Lively modelling, warm flesh tones and crisp detailing reflect the continental taste of the period. Marks: unmarked to factory; underside with incised No. 44. Fully glazed inner well with a dry footring, consistent with Niderviller practice in the early 19th century. Niderviller, established 1735 in Lorraine, is represented in major museum collections and is noted for its figural groups and biscuit sculpture throughout the late 18th and early 19th centuries.                                                                                                                                        Desirable Niderviller group c.1815, valued for its animated modelling, period colors and cabinet appeal.                                                                                                                                                                    Dimensions: Height 16.2 cm; Width 10.5 cm; Depth 10 cm; Weight 684 g                                                                                                                                                                        Condition: Tiny firing line to one leg; manufacturing firing crack to the underside with a small rim chip. Otherwise very good antique condition, colors well preserved. Stand not included.                                                                                                                                                                       Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance.