An important biscuit porcelain sculpture by Auguste Joseph Peiffer (1832-1886) depicting a bather with swallows. She sits on a rock adorned with reeds, her hands clasped, her upper body bare, gazing down at the two swallows. This biscuit porcelain sculpture is a replica of the large marble sculpture created by the artist and exhibited in Champigny-sur-Marne. Signed on the rock: J. Peiffer
Condition report: good overall condition with chips at the circular base. Restoration of one swallow's wing and the right thumb.
Delivery
Europe: €200
US/Canada/HK: €350
Rest of the world: Price upon request
- Reference :
- 3495
- Width :
- 26 (cm)
- Height :
- 68 (cm)
- Depth :
- 29 (cm)
- Era:
- 19th century
- Materials:
- Porcelain