Paris Rag Picker Polychrome Terracotta Statuette Signed 19th c
Paris Rag Picker Polychrome Terracotta Statuette Signed 19th c
Paris Rag Picker Polychrome Terracotta Statuette Signed 19th c
Paris Rag Picker Polychrome Terracotta Statuette Signed 19th c
Paris Rag Picker Polychrome Terracotta Statuette Signed 19th c
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Paris Rag Picker Polychrome Terracotta Statuette Signed 19th c

19th century
Second Empire style, Napoleon III style
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From: 93400, Saint-Ouen, France

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    Parisian rag picker
    Chiffonnier de Paris
    Statuette in polychrome terracotta, 19th century
    H 23.6 cm                     9.29 inches
    Base diameter: 9.3 cm          3.66 inches
    Signature in hollow at the base: Eug. Larout (?).
    Small accident at the base, minor.
    From Honoré Daumier to Jean François Raffaëlli via Paul Gavarni, the character of the Parisian ragpicker was the subject of many illustrations by known artists of the time, as he was part of daily life in the streets and of Parisian scenes.
    For more history refer to  a remarkable illustrated book , published in 2017 by Gallimard, written by Antoine Compagnon, Professor at the Collège de France and entitled  les Chiffonniers de Paris (496 pages, numerous illustrations) with the assistance of the Center National du Livre. ISBN 978-2-07-273514-1.

    Ref: PGJA2ZWL5A

    Condition Good
    Style Second Empire style, Napoleon III style (Terracotta sculpture of Second Empire style, Napoleon III style Style)
    Period 19th century (Terracotta sculpture 19th century)
    Country of origin France
    Shipping Time Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days
    Location 93400, Saint-Ouen, France
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