English and European Ceramics and Glass - 13th September 2016
Lot 448
A Chelsea figures of Mars c.1765
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £250
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Description
A Chelsea figures of Mars c.1765, dressed in the manner of a Roman centurion, standing with his right hand on one hip, his left holding the hilt of his sword, a shield resting on the scrolled base to one side, the flag of St George behind, gold anchor mark, some restoration, 20cm.
This figure is copied from a Kändler model at Meissen, and was produced in much larger quantity at the Derby factory.