A Chelsea candlestick figure of a blackamoor, circa 1765

modelled on bended knee supporting the sconce above his head, wearing long floral jacket tied with pink sash over yellow breeches, the pierced scroll moulded base applied with flowers and moulded with shells and coral, gold anchor mark, together with a Bow porcelain figure of a blackamoor, both with some damage

The Chelsea candlestick figure of a blackamoor: Sconce with some restoration and lacking the curled ends of two leaves. Chips to fingers on both hands. The top section has been detached through the wrists and neck of the head and restored. Small chips to flowers and leaves on base. The Bow figure of a blackamoor: Lacking the top section of the model, above the wrists and head.
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An example of this model from the property from the Collection of Mrs. Paul Mellon was sold at Sotheby's New York, 21st-23rd November, lot 1216