{"product_id":"niderviller-style-porcelain-love-letter-figurine-group-18th-century","title":"Niderviller Style Porcelain Love Letter Figurine Group 18th Century","description":"A finely modelled French porcelain figural group in the Niderviller style, dating to the late 18th century, circa 1774-1789. A cabinet-scale composition of generous size, combining refined modelling with strong decorative presence.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe scene presents a romantic \"love letter\" moment. The seated female figure holds a letter, while the male figure approaches with flowers, using the occasion to court her. A postal satchel is visible at his back. A dove rests on her lap, reinforcing the theme of love and communication. The male figure wears a lightly classicised \"Roman\" costume. A dog and sheep complete the pastoral setting, with a richly modelled bocage rising behind.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe composition follows a model documented in 1764 by Johann Joachim Kändler, here interpreted in a French late 18th-century idiom.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nExecuted in hard-paste porcelain with hand-painted polychrome enamels. The underside bears a crowned double-C mark of a type associated with Niderviller; however, such marks were also used by other French makers, and a definitive attribution cannot be stated with absolute certainty.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA rare and visually striking example of 18th-century French figural porcelain with strong collector appeal.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight: 25.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth: 25 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nDepth: 16 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 1505 g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition:\u003cbr\u003e\nChips to the leaves; otherwise excellent condition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62884063052106,"sku":"B1727","price":800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.8016912946_thye.jpg?v=1785910530","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/niderviller-style-porcelain-love-letter-figurine-group-18th-century","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}