12th Jan, 2024 9:30 GMT/BST
Country House Sale
152
A Pair of Meissen Porcelain Figures of a Musical Shepherd and Companion, 19th century, she with fruit gathered in her apron and with a ewe at her feet, he with a small black and white hound, both on rococo style bases, underglaze crossed swrds marks, impressed and incised marks
16cm high
Provenance: Dutton Manor, Lancashire
Sold for £220
Estimated at £120 - £180
Damage to his left hand and chip to base. Chips to her hat and base. No restoration
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Auction: Country House Sale, 12th Jan, 2024
This Country House Sale comprises over 1000 lots and includes items from the Terry Family of York (denoted throughout the online catalogue with a '~' symbol); also, selected contents from Dutton Manor, Lancashire, a private collection of English ceramics consigned from the Isle of Man, a single owner collection of Victorian and later garden furniture and statuary, and a private collection of rugs (denoted throughout the online catalogue with a ' ^ ' symbol).
Friday 12th January, 9.30am: Part I (Lots 1-499) (Glass, Ceramics, Books and Works of Art)
Saturday 13th January, 9.30am: Part II (Lots 501-800) (Pictures, Clocks and Garden Furniture/Statuary)
Saturday 13th January, 9.30am: Part III (Lots 1000-1350) (Rugs and Furniture)
Viewing
Wednesday 10 January - Thursday 11 January 10am-4pm, *Friday 12 January 10am-4pm, and morning of sale from 8am (*viewing for Day Two)
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