15th Mar, 2025 9:30 GMT/BST
A Pair of Venetian Carved Blackamoor Figures, in the form of lamps, each with one arm outstretched holding a cornucopia torch, the opposing arm supporting a circular moulded tray, each wearing headdresses and sumptuously decorated costumes, standing on carved rocky bases above moulded and green painted platform bases
96cm high
Provenance: The Property of the Earl of Suffolk and Berkshire, Charlton Park
Sold for £550
Estimated at £500 - £700
There is no evidence of these having being hardwired for electricity previously. Both figures have numerous losses throughout the paintwork and costume. The first figure has some splits/cracking to the arms (as photographed). Both arms to the second figure have been repaired. Please see additional images online.
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Auction: The Spring Sale, 15th Mar, 2025
Property from a host of private collections will be coming up in the Spring Sale. Included in the sale are: The Property of Sir Brooke Boothby removed from Fonmon Castle; The Selected Contents of Eden Lacy, Lazonby, from the Estate of Victor Gubbins; Selected Items from The Court House, Bolton-by-Bowland; The Property of the Earl of Suffolk and Berkshire, Charlton Park; The Property of Sir Graham Wyllie; and A Private Collection, Victoria Lodge, Tweedsmuir, Biggar.
The Asian Art Sale will take place on 14th March, offering ceramics, work of art and furniture
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Sunday 9th March - Thursday 13th March 11am-3pm, Friday 14th March 8am-3pm and morning of the sale from 8am
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