Lot Essay
Cf. Anton Gabszewicz and Geoffrey Freeman, op. cit., p. 141, no. 233 and the pair sold in these Rooms, 14 December 1981, lot 126
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A PAIR OF BOW FIGURES OF MUSICIANS
Circa 1762
He in flowered breeches and coat playing fife and side-drum and his companion in a flowered skirt playing a zither, seated on flower-encrusted rockwork bases (both with restoration to hat, neck and tail of coat, both with restoration to hands and instruments, with damages and restorations to flowers and foliage)
6 3/4in. (17.5cm.) high (2)
Circa 1762
He in flowered breeches and coat playing fife and side-drum and his companion in a flowered skirt playing a zither, seated on flower-encrusted rockwork bases (both with restoration to hat, neck and tail of coat, both with restoration to hands and instruments, with damages and restorations to flowers and foliage)
6 3/4in. (17.5cm.) high (2)