Lot Essay
A similar pair from the H.J. Joel Collection were sold in these Rooms, 17 April 1980, lot 17, and another pair from the Edward James Collection, West Dean Park, sale on the premises, 3-4 June 1986, lot 953
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A PAIR OF CHELSEA FIGURES OF PILGRIMS
Circa 1768
Each with one arm outstretched and a staff in the other hand, their clothes applied with scallop-shell badges, he with a dog at his feet, both standing before flowering trees on scrolling bases (both with restored staffs, restoration to her outstretched arm and his hand damaged and restored, chips to flowers and bases), gold anchor marks
10 1/4in. (26cm.) high
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Circa 1768
Each with one arm outstretched and a staff in the other hand, their clothes applied with scallop-shell badges, he with a dog at his feet, both standing before flowering trees on scrolling bases (both with restored staffs, restoration to her outstretched arm and his hand damaged and restored, chips to flowers and bases), gold anchor marks
10 1/4in. (26cm.) high
See illustration on page ... (2)