Lot 88
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An English lead figure of a shepherd boy
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An English lead figure of a shepherd boy

PROBABLY 18TH CENTURY, IN THE MANNER OF JOHN CHEERE

Details
An English lead figure of a shepherd boy
Probably 18th century, in the manner of John Cheere
Shown standing naked, with crook, on a Portland stone plinth, restorations
The figure -- 57 in. (144.5 cm.) high, 61 in. (155 cm.) high overall with bade; the plinth -- 28 x 25¼ in. (71 x 64 cm.)
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Descriptif du lot

John Cheere (b.1709-d.1787), the younger brother of the sculptor Sir Henry Cheere (b.1703-d.1781), acquired the renowned lead workshop or 'yard' near Hyde Park Corner from the celebrated van Nost family in about 1737.

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