A pair of carved Ivory figures of Mary, Duchess of Burgundy and King Arthur on ebony bases second half 19th century

each figure signed with the initials J.G., the base of the female figure inscribed MARIA DUCISSA / BURGUNDIAE MAX:VXOI the base of the male figure inscribed ARTUS / DUX BELLORUM.

Overall good condition; loss of flower to female figure's proper right hand; loss to part of the strand of pearls to female figure; the male figure in good condition with loss to sword; overall with areas of dirt in crevices with light rubbing and overall wear and with slight discoloration to the ivory.
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