A Pair of Bisque Models of the Tailor and His Wife by Jean Gille

Second half of the 19th century, each with applied mark to underside, the tailor depicted atop a billy goat and the wife on a she-goat with a basket of fruit, each on intricate molded base, each finely hand-painted.

11 in. and 10.25 in.

Private Collection, Charlotte, NC

The tailor with restoration to one hand, one horn and the tail of billy goat; the wife with restoration to one hand, one thumb, and one foot, the tail and bow of goat; both with original drying cracks.