Orléans Gerault d'Areaubert Porcelain Figural Group Musicians, C1765

An 18th-century Orléans soft paste, white glazed, porcelain figural group of two musicians on a rococo scroll-moulded waisted base, by Claude-Charles Gérault d'Areaubert’s porcelain factory at Orléans, circa 1765. Unmarked.

Measurements:
Height: 17cm (6.7in)
Width: 12cm (4.7in)
Depth: 10cm (3.9in)

References: See the article by Cyrille Froissart, ‘The Orléans porcelain manufactory: its production of soft paste groups and figures’, The French Porcelain Society Journal, 2005, Vol. II, pp. 47-93, and particularly, p. 77, fig. 23 and p. 78, fig. 24, each with a scroll-moulded ‘socle à ornement’ similar to the base of this group.

Condition: In remarkably good condition for the age and type. There appears to be a small, shallow slice chip to the right side of her hat. There may be one or two tiny losses to the small embellishments on their jackets' shoulders. It’s hard to tell. No restoration was found under ultraviolet light. A light professional clean may be desirable.

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