Révolutionnaire Au Bonnet Phrygien - Important Tabac Pot In Terra Cuita, 19th Century

Important terracotta tobacco pot depicting a revolutionary with an expressive, grimacing face, topped with a Phrygian cap forming the lid of the piece.

This particularly unusual model is captivating for the quality of its execution and the strength of its expression. The face is treated with remarkable finesse, revealing true sculpting talent. Its intense gaze and characteristic physiognomy are almost reminiscent of a real character.

Terracotta has been used with uncommon thickness, giving the object significant weight and remarkable presence. Examination of the interior still reveals traces of the modeller's tools, testifying to an entirely manual and particularly meticulous workmanship.

French work from the late 19th century.

Nineteenth-century French work featuring a beautiful antique waxed patina that highlights the volumes and details of the modeling.

A superb collector's item, part tobacco jar and part evocation of the Revolutionary period, whose sculptural quality makes it a decorative piece in its own right.

Dimensions:

• Height: 22 cm

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