Lot Essay
Cf. the pair of groups from the H. J. Joel Collection, sold Christie's King Street, 17 April 1980, lot 9 and subsequently sold in the same Rooms 17 April 2000, lot 28.
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CIRCA 1765, GOLD ANCHOR MARK AT BACK
Details
A Chelsea group of the Seasons emblematic of Summer and Autumn
Circa 1765, gold anchor mark at back
Modelled as a gallant and companion in elaborately patterned and flowered clothes, she with a green bodice and a hat at her shoulder and he with a turquoise apron of fruit, his pink hat in his right hand, standing before a fruiting tree with corn, two birds and flowers at their feet, on an elaborate pierced and scroll-moulded base enriched in gilding
13in. (33cm.) high
Circa 1765, gold anchor mark at back
Modelled as a gallant and companion in elaborately patterned and flowered clothes, she with a green bodice and a hat at her shoulder and he with a turquoise apron of fruit, his pink hat in his right hand, standing before a fruiting tree with corn, two birds and flowers at their feet, on an elaborate pierced and scroll-moulded base enriched in gilding
13in. (33cm.) high
Special notice
Please note that no condition report is stated in this description.
Also note that this lot will be removed to the warehouse of Cadogan Tate Ltd. if not cleared by 1.00 p.m. on 21 November 2002.
Please refer to "Storage and Collection" on page 174 of the printed catalogue.