a Sèvres biscuit (porcelaine dur nouvelle) figure, 1915, modelled as a moustachioed First World War French infantryman, seated on a mound enjoying a snack-break, his rifle leaning against his shoulder, titled to front of elongated octagonal base, signed and dated to terrace, initialled GR to reverse, reverse of base stamped SEVRES and with seal 'S / 1915 / DN', 15cm high, chip to gun and repair to snack

Maurice Guiraud-Rivière, well known for his Art Deco figures, as well as car mascots and humourist illustrations, produced models for Sèvres between 1911-23. The French state acquired a bronze cast of 'Le Casse-Croute' direct from the artist in 1915 (Inv.FNAC 2766). It seems Sèvres re-issued the biscuit model in 1919, see versions preserved by the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, Inv.195-9 and another at the Musée National de Céramique, Sèvres, Inv.17242.