Description
NEVERS Earthenware plate with contoured rim, polychrome patriotic decoration in the center of an cherub with a tricolor scarf around his body, holding a panonceau inscribed "W la liberté", hanging from a tree and wearing a Phrygian cap with tricolor ribbon. On the wing, double fillets and pearled frieze. The W in Nevers stands for Vive. Late 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 22.5 cm Chips. Bibliography : BONNET, Collection de Louis HEITSCHEL, p.126, n°197. MOINET, BILLON-TOURET, Céramiques Révolutionnaires, p.136, n°241.
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