Sale 8461
London, South Kensington
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15 July 1999
Price realised
GBP 402
Estimate
A pair of equestrian figures (similar to A280 and A281) possibly of William III and James II, modelled turned in saddle facing left and right, wearing plumed hats and uniform, with red cloaks, each with a cannon before the rearing horse, well coloured, on rocky mound bases, mid 19th century -- 24cm. high (2)
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