A FRENCH ELECTRO-PLATED FIGURE OF CERES BY CHRISTOFLE

A FRENCH ELECTRO-PLATED FIGURE OF CERES BY CHRISTOFLEPARIS, ENGRAVED CHRISTOFLE & CIE., CIRCA 1875Modelled standing with a wheat wreath in her hair and holding a sheaf of wheat and a sack, wearing a long loose robe, on a red griotte marble plinth with bas relief copper electrotype vignettes of sheep, cattle and horses60cm (23 1/2in) high overallCatalogue Note: In 1860 Napoleon III instituted agricultural competitions to foster growth in France's most important industry, a tradition that continued until the First World War. Christofle produced a number of awards for these competitions.Condition Report: Minimal wear to figure, nose and sheaf of corn noted. Copper showing through on all vignettes, small chips and corner knocks to marble plinth. Engraved mark clear.Condition Report Disclaimer