English and European Ceramics and Glass - 7th May 2014

Lot 478

Two large Continental biscuit porcelain figures of Cupid 19th century

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £800

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Description

Two large Continental biscuit porcelain figures of Cupid 19th century, one with an arrow in his bow, ready to fire, the other with his quiver slung over one shoulder, his right hand coyly raised to his mouth, interlaced LL marks to both, 42cm max. (2)

Provenance: Lt. Col. John Grenville Fortescue (1896-1969), and thence by descent.