Lot 115
 

115

A Minton Parian Figure of Lady Godiva, 1864, after the model by John Thomas, riding a horse on a moulded cobbled plinth, impressed marks, 41.5cm high

After the original model by John Thomas was shown at the Royal Academy in 1861, Minton purchased the rights to reproduce it in parian, exhibiting their version at the London International Exhibition in 1862. For a similar example see Atterbury (Paul) The Parian Phenomenon, pg.81.

Sold for £3,200
Estimated at £600 - £800


 

Some restoration to both of the horse's ears. The left ear has a large flat chip missing from the tip. 

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Auction: Townhouse: Property From the London Residence of a Lady of Title, 14th Jan, 2022

Townhouse: Property From the London Residence of a Lady of Title

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