Lot Essay
These figures were originally part of a pair of glazed sideboards made by Beaufils for the Bordeaux Town Hall and subsequently exhibited at the International Exhibition at the Crystal Palace.
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AN EAST COAST INSTITUTION
*FOUR WALNUT ALLEGORICAL FEMALE FIGURES OF THE FOUR CONTINENTS
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*FOUR WALNUT ALLEGORICAL FEMALE FIGURES OF THE FOUR CONTINENTS
BEAUFILS, FRENCH, 19TH CENTURY
The first inscribed 'Africa' ----- 54 5/8in. (138.8cm.) high, the second inscribed 'Azia' ----- 139.4cm.) high, the third inscribed 'Américà' ----- 55¼in. (140.3cm.) high, the fourth inscribed 'Eúrópa' ----- 54 5/8in. (138.8cm.) high
BEAUFILS, FRENCH, 19TH CENTURY
The first inscribed 'Africa' ----- 54 5/8in. (138.8cm.) high, the second inscribed 'Azia' ----- 139.4cm.) high, the third inscribed 'Américà' ----- 55¼in. (140.3cm.) high, the fourth inscribed 'Eúrópa' ----- 54 5/8in. (138.8cm.) high
Exhibited
The International Exhibition, London, 1851