Louis XVI and Benjamin Franklin, "Liberte des Mers"
Ceramics
Niderviller factory (Maker)
Charles-Gabriel Sauvage (Probable modeler)
Niderviller, France, Europe
1782-1785
Porcelain (soft-paste, biscuit); Lead glaze
Molded, Painted
1957.0790
Object Number1957.0790 |
Figure group (Louis XVI and Benjamin Franklin)
Louis XVI and Benjamin Franklin, "Liberte des Mers"
Ceramics
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
Niderviller factory (Maker)
1754-19th century
NATIONAL: FRENCH
Charles-Gabriel Sauvage (Probable modeler)
Niderviller, France, Europe
1782-1785
1. Mark; On top of base; Impressed "NIDERVILLER"
Benjamin Franklin; Louis XVI; Monarchs and nobility; Political figure; Government; American themed ceramics
Porcelain (soft-paste, biscuit); Lead glaze
Molded, Painted
12.88 (H) , 10.118 (L) , 6.108 (W)
32.715 (H) , 25.7 (L) , 15.515 (W)
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[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.