Lot 667
  • 667

A continental porcelain figure of a peasant, perhaps Vinovo, circa 1780

Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description

  • porcelain
  • 13.9cm., 5 ½ in. high
modelled standing gesturing with his right hand, wearing a bright yellow jacket with a sash tied at his waist, and striped breeches, upon a small mound base,

Provenance

With Lukacs Donath, Rome (paper label to base.)

Condition

The figure's right fingers are repaired, one of which is chipped, and the tips of the feathers in his hat are repaired, there is also a flat chip to the brim.
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