Adélaïde-Félicité Hoguer (1790-1856) after Richard Cosway (1742-1821) Portrait of Richard, 2nd Earl of Lucan (1764-1839) on porcelain, signed Adèle Hoguer and dated 1819, in a gilt-bronze frame, early 19th century ; (restoration to the porcelain)

The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. There is a large restored crack around the neck of the figure. Very nice frame with a nice chasing and gilding.
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Trained by Marie-Victoire Jaquotot (1772-1855), Adélaïde-Félicité Hoguer is mentioned in the archives from Sèvres Manufactory as painter of figures. She also painted the portrait of the Comtesse du Cayla, housed in the château d'Haroué.