French Romantic Porcelain Figures By Letu & Mauger, Paris C.1860

This pair of French porcelain figures was made in Paris around 1860 by the Letu & Mauger manufactory. Depicting a gallant and a young lady in stylised 18th-century dress, the figures form a romantic genre scene characteristic of mid-19th-century Paris decorative porcelain. Finished in polychrome porcelain with restrained gilding and a bisque-like matt surface, each figure is mounted on a naturalistic base and a separate black plinth with gilt ornament. The impressed “L & M” marks are present to the bases.

The pair combines strong decorative appeal with clear Parisian provenance. Pieces of this scale were aimed at an affluent interior market.

Dimensions:
Female figure: height 31.5 cm; width 14 cm; depth 14 cm; weight 1472 g.
Male figure: height 31.8 cm; width 14 cm; depth 13.5 cm; weight 1454 g.

Condition:
Overall excellent antique condition. The female figure shows a few very small, unobtrusive firing cracks (approx. 2 mm), inherent to manufacture. The male figure has a small loss to the hat at his feet and a minor chip to the back of the jabot collar; otherwise in very good condition. No restorations; clean under UV light.

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