An impressive late 19th century Vion et Baury biscuit porcelain figure of a classical female water bearer Circa 1868-1878 The figure clad in a draped robe with elaborate braided coiffure, holding an amphora, standing on a naturalistic circular base, the rear with applied VB lilac raised pad Paris or Choisy-le-Roi factory mark, the rear with a chipped loss to the lower moulded foliage, 117cm high, 33cm wide, 45cm deep approximately This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue and/or after-sale information, sent out to all buyers post-sale. For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (The Packengers, Unit 9, Abbey Mead Industrial Park, Brooker Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1HU, England, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue and/or after-sale information, sent out to all buyers post-sale. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 10 calendar days from the auction date. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing