13th Jul, 2024 9:30 GMT/BST
A Pair of Minton Parian Figure Groups, circa 1870, as Una and the Lion and Ariadne and the Panther, modelled by John Bell, on rectangular bases, moulded marks
39cm high, mounted on gilt-metal table lamps, with shades
Provenance: From the Collection of late Adrian Stanford and Norman St John-Stevas, Baron St John of Fawsley
Sold for £650
Estimated at £500 - £600
Both present in very good clean condition. Both maidens with very good repair to feet and with odd other work to extremeties, very dificult to detect. Wiring not tested.
Both models can be easily removed from the metal bases.
Auction: Summer Fine Sale, 13th Jul, 2024
The Summer Fine Sale offers nearly 450 lots of ceramics, Asian art, clocks, rugs, works of art and furniture, including a collection of 19th century Terracotta Campagna Urns from Raby Castle, County Durham, a Lock of Florence Nightingale's Hair, and a French Alabaster Figure Group of the Holy Family, probably made in South West France in the late 14th century. A Private Collection of English Pottery will be offered in twenty-three lots, including numerous Prattware and Creamware figures, and the sale will also include pieces of fine 19th century furniture and good early oak and walnut furniture.
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Sunday 7th July - Friday 12th July 11am-4pm, and morning of sale from 8am
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