Earthenware statuette – Soldier on horseback – 19th century – France (Desvres / Saint-Amand)

Rare earthenware statuette – Soldier on horseback – 19th century – Northern France (Desvres / Saint-Amand)
A beautiful antique polychrome glazed earthenware statuette depicting a French soldier on horseback, rifle slung over his shoulder. The expressive style, military details, and quality of craftsmanship make this a typical example of popular 19th-century production in northern France, attributable to the faience factories of Desvres or Saint-Amand-les-Eaux.
This is a handcrafted piece, with a beautiful richness of color, a naive but careful modeling, and a real decorative presence. These pieces were often made as a tribute to the military or as patriotic decorative objects.
Origin:
France – Northern region (probably Desvres or Saint-Amand)
Period: mid-19th century
Dimensions:
Height: 17 cm
Length: 17.5 cm
Width: 8.5 cm
Weight: 680 grams
Condition:
Very good overall condition considering its age.
Signs of wear and tear.
No cracks or apparent restoration. Colors well preserved, glaze still shiny.
Characteristics:
Polychrome glazed earthenware
Military subject: armed horseman, detailed uniform
Carefully sculpted with serrated base
Original hand-painted
Popular 19th-century style
Shipping:
Fast and secure shipping with careful packaging.
Delivery available in France and internationally.
A beautiful collector's item, ideal for lovers of antique earthenware or military folk art.