A rare pair of Brussels faïence figural water cisterns c.1724-54

A rare pair of Brussels faïence figural water cisterns c.1724-54, by Philippe Mombaers for the Rue de Laeken factory, modelled as a rotund toper and his companion, each seated on a colourful mound set with a metal tap, and clutching their rounded stomachs, dressed in pierrot type costumes patterned with floral sprigs, each with a handle to the reverse, 34.5cm. (2)

Cf. Christie's, Amsterdam, 14th November 2000, lots 206 and 207 for examples of the gentleman.