English and European Ceramics and Glass - 23rd May 2017
Lot 390
Two English porcelain theatrical figures c.1830
Estimate £100 - £200 | Hammer £170
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Description
Two English porcelain theatrical figures c.1830, one Rockingham and depicting Maria Foote as Arinette from The Little Jockey, wearing a green coat over white breeches, her right arm raised, the other Chamberlain's Worcester and depicting Madame Vestris in The Broom Girl, each raised on circular bases with gilt line edges, script mark to the Chamberlain's figure, the brooms and whip lacking, 16cm max. (2)
Provenance: from a private collection. Mme Vestris purchased from Stockspring Antiques in 2004.