Lot 515
  • 515

`Spring' and `Autumn': a large pair of Minton parian figures of classical maidens circa 1870

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description

  • impressed marks, Autumn with signature, A.Carrier
  • ceramic
  • figures 67cm., 26½in. and 74cm., 29in., stands 57cm., 22½in.
modelled by A.Carrier-Belleuse, the first modelled pouring from a small amphora vase into a larger one, Autumn standing beside a plinth holding a sickle and sheaf of corn ( minor losses); tall wood stands

Condition

Spring- chip to forefinger of left hand. Minor chips around edge of base. Autumn- 2 chips to tips of sheaves of corn. Chip to end of little finger of left hand.Very minor chip to one corner of pedestal. Minor chips around edge of base.
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