A pair of Bow figures of a monk and nun
wearing typical dress painted in a bright palette, both seated, on pierced scroll-moulded bases enriched in turquoise and gilt, iron-red anchor and dagger mark to nun, circa 1765 (some damages and restoration) -- 13cm. and 14.5cm. high See colour plate 5 (2)
Lot Essay
Cf. the examples sold in our St. James's Rooms, 23rd February 1987, lot 241.