Molière in Arnolphe costume in boxwood carved in the round. Standing, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, he is dressed in a pourpoint with a short cape, a small camail and a pointed collar; breeches and stockings held up to the knees. 19th century H. 22 cm - including base: 3 cm Inscription under the base (restorations) From an engraving by Eustache LORSAY (1822 -1871) Provenance : Sale of the Robert Manuel Collection at the Hôtel Grand Trianon