Lot 111
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A pair of French shell mounted terracotta busts of peasants, third quarter 19th century
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A pair of French shell mounted terracotta busts of peasants, third quarter 19th century

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A pair of French shell mounted terracotta busts of peasants, third quarter 19th century
The figures in rustic dress, one holding a pipe, mounted within the apertures of the shells, each bust signed Graillon at the elbow, the shells on octagonal terracotta bases modelled with shells and foliage -- 8½in. (21.6cm.) high (2)
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. This lot is subject to Collection and Storage Charges.

Lot Essay

Pierre Adrien Graillon (1809-1872) was born into a family of Dieppe ivory carvers, but he was adept at modelling in other media too. He was also an acute observer of nature and of everyday life around him, and so he therefore specialised in genre figures, portraying ordinary people such as beggars, seamen, fishermen and children.

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