15th Mar, 2013 9:00 GMT/BST

Spring Fine Art Sale

 
  Lot 30
 

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A Royal Worcester Artist's Proof Copy Porcelain Figure "Red-Breasted Nuthatch on Oak ", by...

A Royal Worcester Artist's Proof Copy Porcelain Figure "Red-Breasted Nuthatch on Oak", by James Alder, RW3997, from the North American Birds Collection, black printed crown and wheel mark and copyright 1977 (no number as artist's proof), 29.5cm high, with certification that James Alder modelled Red-Breasted Nuthatch on oak for Royal Worcester. This is the artist's proof copy presented by The Royal Worcester Company to the artist, signed by the artist, and numbered RW3997, also sketch impression of the model, and a further page of sketches dated Sept 2 1976, and a photocopy of the Royal Worcester brochure, contained in secure wooden and cardboard case; and Another, "Chestnut Collared Longspur on Prickly Pear", RW3995, 19.5cm high, sold with single pencil sketch for this group and certification, cased (2)

Sold for £320
Estimated at £400 - £600


 

Nuthatch - appears good throughout. Longspur - similar to proceeding. Due to the incredible fragility and delicacy of these pieces the prospective buyer must satisfy themselves as to the condition of the same. Not subject to return. 290013

 


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Auction: Spring Fine Art Sale, 15th Mar, 2013

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