MOUSTIERS - Lot 275

MOUSTIERS Earthenware sconce fountain and (?) cover, with contoured rim, side grips and spout in the form of a satyr's head, decorated in blue monochrome in the Berain style in the center in a poly-lobed medallion supported by a caryatid of a mythological scene of Hercules overcoming the Lerne hydra surmounted by Apollo in a surround of winged women, foliage and squared motifs. 18th century. H.47 cm AJC Restorations and enamel cracks. Label on reverse: Musée Bernard d'Agesci. Niort Exhibition Faïences from Oct. 3 to Nov. 15, 2009 n° 264 Based on the shape, attributable to Marseille according to the latest research by the AEC working group on Marseille GF earthenware. Provenance: F. and P. Deguingand Provenance: F. and P. Deguingand earthenware collection