Lot 1584
  • 1584

A group of twenty-one silver, enamel, and Murano glass circus figures, most by Tiffany & Co., New York and Ancini, Arezzo, circa 1990 and later

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • silver, glass, enamel
  • height of tallest 5 1/2 in.
  • 14 cm
comprising two clowns juggling, one clown riding a pig, a ringmaster, a snake charmer, and a jester by Tiffany & Co.; two clowns with balloons, a clown on a swing, and five clown heads by Ancini or marked 515-AR; three clowns with glass bodies and one holding a book engraved "Laurea" marked 1547-AR; a clown juggling by Sorini; a clown on a unicycle with pig and one with round body marked 925. 22 pieces.

Condition

some with minor losses to enamel, more noticeable enamel losses to snake charmer and ringmaster; clown with glass legs and book lacking feet; overall good condition
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