Group Of Cherubs In Biscuit Porcelain, Signed Sèvres

An elegant sculptural group in bisque porcelain, made in France by Sèvres, depicting a playful scene of cherubs engaged in the grape harvest. On a naturalistic terraced base, four winged cherubs are captured in a moment of spontaneous childlike liveliness: one, standing in the center, gracefully lifts a small tray filled with fruit above his head, while his three companions, seated and gathered around him, playfully vie for the bunches of grapes—a symbol of abundance and Bacchic joy.
The modeling is exceptionally soft and natural, typical of the great Sèvres production of the early 19th century: the plump flesh, the well-defined curls, the finely feathered wings, and the sweet, curious expressions on their faces are rendered with the delicacy and purity of white biscuit porcelain, deliberately left unglazed to enhance the sculptural effect and the resemblance to marble.
The group rests on an oval gilded bronze base, finely chased with a beaded pattern and intertwined laurel leaves, supported by four volute feet. The combination of the porcelain’s matte whiteness and the warm luster of the gold creates a contrast of great elegance, perfectly in keeping with the neoclassical and Restoration styles. A work of great decorative charm, ideal as a centerpiece for a period living room, a Louis XVI console table, or a collector’s display case.

Period: First half of the 19th century;
Provenance: France;
Dimensions: Height 28 cm; Width 27 cm; Depth 22 cm;
Condition: Excellent condition;
Documentation: Certificate of authenticity.
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Shipping: Available throughout Italy, Europe, and the rest of the world. Reasonable prices, maximum security, and full traceability. (To be arranged privately).

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