Figure group (Louis XVI and Benjamin Franklin)

  • Title:

    Louis XVI and Benjamin Franklin, "Liberte des Mers"

  • Category:

    Ceramics

  • Creator (Role):

    Niderviller factory (Maker)

    Charles-Gabriel Sauvage (Probable modeler)

  • Place of Origin:

    Niderviller, France, Europe

  • Date:

    1782-1785

  • Materials:

    Porcelain (soft-paste, biscuit); Lead glaze

  • Techniques:

    Molded, Painted

  • Museum Object Number:

    1957.0790


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1957.0790

Object Name

Figure group (Louis XVI and Benjamin Franklin)

Title

Louis XVI and Benjamin Franklin, "Liberte des Mers"

Category

Ceramics

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Niderviller factory (Maker)
1754-19th century
NATIONAL: FRENCH

Charles-Gabriel Sauvage (Probable modeler)

Place of Origin

Niderviller, France, Europe

Date

1782-1785

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; On top of base; Impressed "NIDERVILLER"

Subjects

Benjamin Franklin; Louis XVI; Monarchs and nobility; Political figure; Government; American themed ceramics

Materials

Porcelain (soft-paste, biscuit); Lead glaze

Techniques

Molded, Painted

Dimensions (inches)

12.88 (H) , 10.118 (L) , 6.108 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

32.715 (H) , 25.7 (L) , 15.515 (W)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Conger, Clement E. & Rollins, Alexandra W. 1991 Treasures of State: Fine and Decorative Arts in the Diplomatic Reception Rooms of the U. S. Department of State.
Same model, left in the white: pp. 252-3, 262-3, no. 159, Niderviller factory, France, c. 1780-85, probably modeled by Charles-Gabriel Sauvage. Details re treaties.