13th Jul, 2012 10:00 GMT/BST
Sold for £2,600
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,800
Item in Leda's left hand missing, also thumb and fore-finger on one hand and little finger on the other hand missing. Toe on her left foot missing, but glazed and painted over so probably occurred in the manufacturing. Section of garland from swan's neck to Leda's hand missing and small section of garland missing from neck missing. Approx 2cm to the tip of one wing missing. One branch and tip of another branch missing from tree stump and with typical losses to leaves and applied foliage. Section of foliage to reverse of rockwork and drapes missing. Top of quiver missing. 040512
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