THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

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A VICTORIAN PARIANWARE BUST OF CLYTIE
THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
Modelled with loose drapery, emanating from downturned petals, the socle inscribed ART UNION OF LONDON 1863 and 'C DELPECH REDT
14½in. (36.8cm.) high

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Lot Essay

In Greek mythology, Clytie, daughter of the King of Babylon was spurned by the sun god Apollo in favour of her sister Leucothea. She wasted away, and transformed into the flower that also turns its face towards the sun.

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