Lot Essay
C.f. Based on the story of Cimon and Pera. Cimon, a prisoner, was kept alive by his daughter Pera while in prison by suckling from her.
Details
A Wood Family type figure of Roman Charity
modelled seated on a rocky moulded base, a baby in the woman's arms, to one side a small boy, to the other her father the prisoner, painted in pale colours -- 19.5cm. high, circa 1790 (some wear and chip to base)
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modelled seated on a rocky moulded base, a baby in the woman's arms, to one side a small boy, to the other her father the prisoner, painted in pale colours -- 19.5cm. high, circa 1790 (some wear and chip to base)
See illustration