Details

A PAIR OF OVAL COMPOSITION PASTE PLAQUES
Attributed to James Tassie, late 18th Century
Depicting the seated figures of an athlete and a philosopher in oval ebonised frames, the paper applied to the reverse of the frames each inscribed 'Christie's De La Rue's sale, October 22nd 1866, lot 502'
4¾ in. (12 cm.) high (2)

Provenance

Christie's London, Contents of the Mansion from the late Thomas De La Rue, 22 October 1866, lot 502.

Special Notice

No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.