This over two hundred and twenty five year old figurine is in Very Good Condition with No Cracks. NOTE: there is a repair to the floral strand, some leaf chips and gilt wear(SEE Pictures With Pen). Very Nice Joseph Gaspard Robert French porcelain figurine. This features a couple with a bird cage resting on a tree trunk. The woman is holding a floral strand while sitting on a boulder. The man is standing and looking at baby birds on top of the cage. Look closely at the tree trunk and you notice another bird hiding in the tree. The base has a band of leaves in relief with gilt accents. For more information on the Artist SEE picture 8 or read below. Robert operated a factory from about 1750 to 1793. He collaborated with André Estieu, whom his mother had married after being widowed. He took over from 1761, and led the pottery into a prodigious expansion. Married to Marguerite Defléchis, he did not have children and devoted himself entirely to his profession. Receiving numerous disciples, he was constantly expanding. In 1773 he teamed up with John Jacob Dortu from Berlin for the production of porcelain. This production was mainly a range of small objects for use for snacks between meals or for parts of a service. In 1777 Joseph Gaspard Robert was visited by the Count of Provence, later Louis XVIII of France, who found that he was busily engaged in manufacturing porcelain. His work included large vases decorated with relief work and bouquets of flowers. His factory exported to Northern Europe and England, where his links with Freemasonry opened opportunities for him. In 1789, he was elected deputy to represent the potters. Faced with the economic crisis of the time, he was forced to cease operations in 1794. This measures 5 5/8″ High x 4 1/4″ Wide at the widest point. I have provided a lot of pictures to best describe the condition of this Figurine. Be sure to scroll down, look left. THERE ARE MORE PICTURES that do not appear in the top gallery. (The pictures are of the exact piece you will receive). Photography Props & photo stands are not included. Just let us know. Maybe something was accidentally over looked. We monitor emails regularly and will reply to you as fast as possible. Get images that make Supersized seem small. Showcase your items with Auctiva’s.