édouard-marcel Sandoz – “little Monkey” Tobacco Jar Made Of Limoges Porcelain – Théodore Haviland

Limoges porcelain tobacco jar depicting a seated monkey, a design created in 1916 by the animal sculptor Édouard-Marcel Sandoz (1881–1971) for the Théodore Haviland factory.

The monkey is depicted in a crouched position, with its front legs tucked in and its long tail wrapped around the base. Its head, which serves as a removable lid, has a particularly mischievous expression, with large round eyes and protruding ears.

The decoration, rendered in shades of brown on a white background, highlights the different parts of the fur and emphasizes the quality of the modeling. This creation exemplifies the naturalistic, stylized, and humorous approach characteristic of Édouard-Marcel Sandoz’s animal sculptures.

Signatures and marks:

• Handwritten signature “E. M. Sandoz” under the lid.

• Manufacturer’s stamp: “Théodore Haviland – Limoges – France – Copyright.”

• Inscription: “Déposé.”

• Intaglio marks beneath the base.

Model listed in Félix Marcilhac’s book, Sandoz, Figurative and Animal Sculptor, Paris, 1993, reference HV. 15-1916/11, page 535.

Period: early 20th century, model created in 1916.

Height: 15.5 cm.

Condition: generally in good condition. There is a tiny chip on the front edge of the body, beneath the lid, which is barely visible when the lid is in place

Shipping: 18 euros within France, 35 euros within the EU, and 100 euros to the rest of the world.