28 Apr 2010
10:30 BST
London, New Bond Street
The Sampson and Horne Collection. Defining the British Vernacular.
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The Sampson and Horne Collection. Defining the British Vernacular.
Back to auction 18438
A rare pair of Staffordshire figure groups
circa 1820
After Derby porcelain prototypes of 'Hairdressing' and 'Shoe-mending', the former modelled with a standing gentleman with scissors and comb, attending to the hair of a seated lady, the latter group with a gentleman helping a lady to try on a shoe from his sack of assorted footwear, both groups well coloured and with full bocage behind, on high rustic bases, 24 and 24.5cm high (restoration to extremities) (2)
After Derby porcelain prototypes of 'Hairdressing' and 'Shoe-mending', the former modelled with a standing gentleman with scissors and comb, attending to the hair of a seated lady, the latter group with a gentleman helping a lady to try on a shoe from his sack of assorted footwear, both groups well coloured and with full bocage behind, on high rustic bases, 24 and 24.5cm high (restoration to extremities) (2)
Sold for
£2,400
inc. premium
Category: Single Owner Collections and House Sales
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