Penholder Figurine Depicting Voltaire—paris Porcelain—19th Century

A very elegant polychrome porcelain pen holder depicting Voltaire seated on a tree stump, holding a sheet of paper in one hand and a quill in the other.

The philosopher is depicted in 18th-century attire, with a powdered wig, a brown coat, and a white waistcoat richly adorned with floral motifs and gold accents. The polychromatic coloring is particularly vivid, and the modeling of the figure is very well executed.

The tree stump, rendered in various shades of green and brown, forms the base of the composition and features a recess at the back designed to hold the pen holder.

This type of object reflects the 19th-century taste for depictions of leading figures of the Enlightenment—in this case, Voltaire—in the form of a desk accessory that is both decorative and functional.

Dimensions: 11 x 10 cm, height 18 cm, 1120 g

The item is in perfect condition.

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