English & European Ceramics & Glass - 12th October 2010

Lot 566

* An Italian white-glazed porcelain group

Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £500

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Description

* An Italian white-glazed porcelain group, a central figure seated on a stump and speaking to a lady through a hearing trumpet while her pocket is picked by a passing beggar, two merchants shaking hands on a deal the other side, raised on a flat scrolling base, 2nd half 18th century, damages and losses, 20cm. Provenance: from a distinguished private European collection.