2379 - Large ceramic figurine "Bienfaisance." Emile Muller & Co., Ivry, Paris.

Large ceramic figurine "Bienfaisance." Emile Muller & Co., Ivry, Paris. Company embossed mark, "Reproduction interdit" stamp, incised signature "E. Delaplanche," "E. Muller." Circa 1900. Model No. N° 9 B.E.L.. Designed by Eugène Delaplanche (1836, Paris – 1891, Paris) Light-colored body, white glazed, and painted in color. H approx. 71 cm. 19.6 kg. Female figure as an allegory of charity (“Bienfaisance”) wearing a long robe, a headscarf, and a shawl; holding an infant in her left arm, her right hand gently touching a young boy; her large shawl protectively envelops all three figures; on a square pedestal featuring a tree. The pedestal has chip marks; the area around the boy’s left foot has a firing crack. Provenance: Estate of Peter Kaus. For this lot, we recommend in-person pickup, delivery by a shipping company, or shipping via ThePackengers . Auction time: Oct. 30, 2026 | estimated 12:47 p.m. (CET) Large ceramic figurine “Bienfaisance.” Emile Muller & Co., Ivry, Paris. Manufacturer’s mark, stamped “Reproduction interdit,” incised signature “E. Delaplanche,” “E. Muller.” Circa 1900. Model No. N° 9 B.E.L.. Design: Eugène Delaplanche (1836 Paris – 1891 Paris) Light-colored clay, white glazed and painted in color. Height approx. 71 cm. 19.6 kg. Female figure as an allegory of charity (“Bienfaisance”) wearing a long robe, a headscarf, and a shawl; she holds an infant in her left arm, her right hand gently touches a young boy, and her large shawl protectively envelops all three figures; on a square pedestal featuring a tree. The base shows chips; the area around the boy’s left foot has a burn mark. Provenance: Peter Kaus museum estate. For this lot, we recommend in-person pickup, fine art transport, or shipping via ThePackengers . Call time is Oct. 30, 2026 | estimated at 12:47 p.m. (CET) *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and should be viewed only as an aid—not as a legally binding statement of the lot’s characteristics. Please note that we can only guarantee the accuracy of the description and condition as provided in the German description.