Mintons Majolica Model of a Fawn Flower Holder Dated

Mintons Majolica Model of a Fawn Flower Holder
Dated 1908
Impressed uppercase mark, 3 and cypher, shape no. 2077, modeled by Paul Comoléra
Naturalistically modeled standing before a hollow tree-stump and fern, nibbling a leafy branch, on a circular base. Height 33 inches.

Note:
Paul Comoléra (French, 1818-1897), known for his animalier sculpture, was a student of François Rude and mentor of Jules Moigniez.

Literature:
Susan Weber et al., Majolica Mania: Transatlantic Pottery in England and the United States, 1850-1915, fig. 12.127.

Reference:
Majolica International Society, Karmason Library, no. KL001092 for a similar example formerly in the Stacke-Graham Collection. KL001093 (light fawn-brown). Paul Atterbury and Maureen Batkin, Dictionary of Minton, p. 261. Joan Jones, Minton, The First Two Hundred Years of Design and Production, pp. 138-139 records that Paul Comoléra based the present model on life studies of a fawn on loan from the Duke of Sutherland's residence near Trentham Hall. Marilyn G. Karmason with Joan B. Stacke, Majolica, A Complete History and Illustrated Survey, New York, 1989, p. 67 (light fawn-brown).

C The Joan Stacke Graham Majolica Collection
Condition Report: Appears to be in good condition. Restoration to both ears, leaf tips by fawn's mouth and near feet, and both front hoofs. Rim chips to tip of tail, and other small rim chips. Black colored line to left side of faun, approx 2 1/2 in. long. Not black lighted

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