What is eighteenth-century French faience?

French faience refers to tinned-glazed earthenware produced in France during the 18th century, known for its distinct white glaze and hand-painted decorations.

What traditional materials were used in Niderviller pottery?

Niderviller ceramics typically utilised local clay bodies coated with a white tin glaze, painted with metallic oxide pigments before a final kiln firing.

How can one identify authentic 18th-century faience figures?

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct glaze crazing, hand-mixed pigment variations, characteristic potting weight, and historical factory markings on the underside.

How should an antique ceramic figurine be styled in a modern interior?

Position the piece as a focal point on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or glass cabinet where its historical detail can be appreciated alongside contemporary decor.

What is the proper care and preservation for antique faience?

Display pieces away from direct sunlight and fluctuating temperatures, cleaning only with a dry, soft brush to protect the delicate historic glaze.

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C. 1780 Rare Niderviller French Faience Lion 'Count Custine Period' 18th-century

Name: C. 1780 Rare Niderviller French Faience Lion 'Count Custine Period' 18th-century
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1152524
Price: 285 GBP
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Description

c. 1780 Rare Niderviller French Faience Lion 'Count Custine Period' 18th-Century

Brief Description:

This is an incredibly rare original 18th-century French Niderviller Faience Lion from the Count Custine Period.

Finely modelled as a Lion seated atop an irregular faux naturalistic base with a long, bushy mane, an adorable facial expression and a winding, brown tail.

The piece is entirely original, and it is free from any previous repairs or restoration.

The very tip of the tail is missing, and there are a few very minor surface cracks to the faux naturalistic base - see images.

Attributes:

Niderviller rench

Faience

Circa: 1780s

Condition:

The piece is entirely original, and it is free from any previous repairs or restoration.

The very tip of the tail is missing, and there are a few very minor surface cracks to the faux naturalistic base - see images.

Overall Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 3.2'' | 8.1 cm

Width: 3.3'' | 8.3 cm

Depth: 2.2'' | 5.5 cm

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Physical Dimensions

Height

8.1cm (3.19")

Width

8.3cm (3.27")

Depth

5.5cm (2.17")

Declaration

Artsonline has dated this French Faience Lion Figurine to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1152524

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Description

C. 1780 Rare Niderviller French Faience Lion 'Count Custine Period' 18th-Century

Brief Description:

“

This is an incredibly rare original 18th-century French Niderviller Faience Lion from the Count Custine Period.

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fig 1. An 18th-century French faience figurine of a crouching lion with brown mane details atop a pale rock base. — fig 1. C. 1780 Rare Niderviller French Faience Lion 'Count Custine Period' 18th-century

Finely modelled as a Lion seated atop an irregular faux naturalistic base with a long, bushy mane, an adorable facial expression and a winding, brown tail.

The piece is entirely original, and it is free from any previous repairs or restoration.

fig 2. An 18th-century French faience figurine of a crouching lion with brown mane details atop a pale rock base. — fig 2. C. 1780 Rare Niderviller French Faience Lion 'Count Custine Period' 18th-century

The very tip of the tail is missing, and there are a few very minor surface cracks to the faux naturalistic base - see images.

Attributes:

Niderviller rench

Faience

Circa: 1780s

Condition:

The piece is entirely original, and it is free from any previous repairs or restoration.

fig 3. An 18th-century French faience figurine of a crouching lion with brown mane details atop a pale rock base. — fig 3. C. 1780 Rare Niderviller French Faience Lion 'Count Custine Period' 18th-century

The very tip of the tail is missing, and there are a few very minor surface cracks to the faux naturalistic base - see images.

Overall Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 3.2'' | 8.1 cm

Width: 3.3'' | 8.3 cm

fig 4. An 18th-century French faience figurine of a crouching lion with brown mane details atop a pale rock base. — fig 4. C. 1780 Rare Niderviller French Faience Lion 'Count Custine Period' 18th-century

Depth: 2.2'' | 5.5 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

fig 5. An 18th-century French faience figurine of a crouching lion with brown mane details atop a pale rock base. — fig 5. C. 1780 Rare Niderviller French Faience Lion 'Count Custine Period' 18th-century

Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell.

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

fig 6. An 18th-century French faience figurine of a crouching lion with brown mane details atop a pale rock base. — fig 6. C. 1780 Rare Niderviller French Faience Lion 'Count Custine Period' 18th-century

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.

fig 7. An 18th-century French faience figurine of a crouching lion with brown mane details atop a pale rock base. — fig 7. C. 1780 Rare Niderviller French Faience Lion 'Count Custine Period' 18th-century

Returns Policy

Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy

(excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging).

Pay Securely - Telephone orders welcome

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Physical Dimensions

Height

8.1cm (3.19")

Width

8.3cm (3.27")

Depth

5.5cm (2.17")

Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this French Faience Lion Figurine to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1152524

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