Fine Porcelain and Pottery - 9th September 2014
Lot 247
A large Samson porcelain figure group of Virtue 19th century
Estimate £500 - £1,000 | Hammer £500
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Description
A large Samson porcelain figure group of Virtue 19th century, after Meissen, a young maiden being crowned with a wreath of pink roses while a figure behind holds the French Royalist flag, another holding a plaque engraved 'La Vertu 1775', a further figure plays the bagpipes while a lady sits beside with a basket of roses, pseudo crossed swords mark, 37cm high. Containing in a contemporary custom-made case bearing the shield for the French monarchy.
Provenance: The Old Rectory, Little Langford, Wiltshire. Sold by order of Trustees of the Estate of the late Miss S.F. Rooke.