Lot Essay
These figures are unusual in that they are seated on Continental Rococo style chairs, an incongruous choice for these American figures.
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL TERRACOTTA FIGURES OF GEORGE AND MARTHA WASHINGTON
early 19th century
Each depicted seated upon an elaborately carved armchair, now within associated glazed boxes on stepped yellow-painted bases, with old restorations, head to each is loose, inscribed to each George Washington and Martha Washington
6in. (17.2cm.) high (2)
early 19th century
Each depicted seated upon an elaborately carved armchair, now within associated glazed boxes on stepped yellow-painted bases, with old restorations, head to each is loose, inscribed to each George Washington and Martha Washington
6in. (17.2cm.) high (2)