Sale 9040
London, South Kensington
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15 March 2001
Price realised
GBP 646
Estimate
A figure of Joseph John Gurney modelled standing with his legs crossed, his right hand on his hip, holding a book in his right hand resting on a pedastal, on oval titled base, mid 19th century (restored) -- 25.5cm. high; a clockface figure of Revd. Charles or Revd. John Wesley, typically modelled standing above the clockface -- 29cm. high (wear); a figure of Charles Hadden Spurgeon modelled in the pulpit, titled in gilt to base, circa 1856 (crack to pulpit) -- 31cm. high; a figure of Revd. John Wesley modelled standing holding an open bible, on circular gilt-line base, mid 19th century (wear) See illustration (4)
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