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President Mole
French
about 1790
Object Place: Europe, France
Medium/Technique
Hard-paste biscuit porcelain
Dimensions
39.05 x 33.97 cm (15 3/8 x 13 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Caleb Loring, Jr., Randolph J. Fuller, John L.Gardner, and John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund
Accession Number1989.1
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionFigure of Mathieu Mole (1584–1656), who served as the first president of the Paris parliament from 1641 until 1651 and played a pivotal role in negotiating peace during the Fronde.
InscriptionsIncised on plinth: "LR3" for Josse-Francois Le Riche, head of the sculpture atelier at Sevres 1757-68, and 1775-1801.