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A figure of Garibaldi
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A figure of Garibaldi
probably Sampson Smith, typically modelled, wearing a shirt and trousers, modelled standing with his left arm resting upon on a pedestal and his right hand on the hilt of his sword, on oval titled base, circa 1864 (a chip to the front edge of the base, some overpainting and typical flaking to enamels and minor damages) -- 38cm. high See illustration
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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.
Lot Essay
Cf. P.D. Gordon Pugh, Staffordshire Portrait Figures Of The Victorian Era (1970), p. C294, fig. 281.