19th Century French Biscuit Figurines, 27" Tall of Native Americans

Bisque, signed A.boucher French, 19th century Original art work(s) from Europe.   

Jean Marie Gilles, Jeune (Active1837-1868) was one of the leading manufacturers of high-quality biscuit porcelain in the 19th century. He was the official porcelain supplier to the wife of Napoleon III. Empress’ Eugenie, countess of Teba (Eugenia Maria de Montijo de Guzman, 1826-1920). The firm dates back to the 1830s and was located at 28, rue Paradis-Poissonnerie, Paris, France. Gilles displayed at the 1851 Great Exhibition in London where he was awarded a Gold Medal. The Gilles firm, listed as Gilles Jeune, also exhibited at the 1862 International Exhibition in London and the Paris Exhibition of 1867 Biscuit porcelain comes from the French “bis-cuit”, meaning “baked twice” he term is generally used for unglazed ware. Porcelain figures and ornamental wares are left in the unglazed biscuit state for aesthetic reasons. Although white, porous and difficult to clean, French biscuit...

Very tall elegant Bust in Patinated plaster, representing a noble French Lady. Pedestal in Light Ivory color. France, 19th Century. 63 cm high 24.80 inches high.  

Very tall bust in patinated plaster signed A. Farré on the back, representing a noble gentleman. France, 19th Century. 25.98 inches high.  

A superb 19th-Century English Staffordshire prancing zebra figurine. This charming zebra is hand painted with fine details and would be perfect for disp...

Porcelain figurine of a couple, German, 19th century. Seduction scene with captured moment of emotions, beautifully detailed and hand painted porcelain Marked underglaze blue Meas...