Augustin Pajou - Madame du Barry (1746–1793), Sèvres porcellain manufactory

The Sevres Manufactory quickly became famous for its high quality porcelain, decorated with intricate designs and patterns. The factory produced a wide range of items including vases, plates, cups and figurines. Many of these objects were made for the French royal family and other wealthy patrons. Over the years, the Sevres factory has continued to produce porcelain of exceptional quality. Today it is one of the most prestigious porcelain manufacturers in the world. The factory continues to produce a wide range of objects, including both traditional and modern designs. Many of these objects are highly sought after by collectors and art lovers.

He was a pupil of Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne and won the Prix de Rome in 1752. He worked for the court of Louis XV and Louis XVI, creating sculptures for their palaces and gardens. Pajou's style was characterised by a graceful and delicate approach to the human form, influenced by the Rococo style. Among his most famous works are the statue of Amor and Psyche and the monument to Madame du Barry. He was also a member of the prestigious Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture. Pajou died in Paris in 1809.