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Damaged Gentleman Figurine

This is a nice figurine most likely made by Mennecy or possibly Tournai and definitely in the 18th century. I have not found this exact piece but there are not many makers that made soft paste of good quality and the style of this piece leads me to one of these two makers. The figurine is made of softpaste porcelain and is of a gentleman wearing some fancy clothes while standing on a typical rock shaped base holding some sort of implement in his hands. A tree stump to the back of her for support. A very well modeled piece and left in the white to show off all that nice detail - something that was more valued back then rather than colored examples. The figure is in decent condition with some damage - his right arm was reglued at the shoulder as was his head and whatever he was holding in his right hand is gone and the piece in his left hand is chipped off. Not sure what that was supposed to be. The bows on his right foot are shipped but he still displays nicely for sure! The piece is not marked but that is quite normal. The figure is 5.625 inches tall, 2.5 inches wide and 2.25 inches deep. Please email me for more information or other pictures.

Price is $599
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