Clarice Cliff, Art Deco & Design - 20th March 2019
Lot 138
An entertaining collection of Wishbone figures by Robert Whiting
Estimate £120 - £180 | Hammer £80
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Description
An entertaining collection of Wishbone figures by Robert Whiting, each figure made of a wishbone and clay, comprising Clement Attle, Ernie Bevan, Sir Anthony Eden, Sir Malcolm Sargent, Mr Terry Thomas, Charles Henry Bennett (Punch artist), Cedric The Caveman, a footballer and two Sam the Yokel figures, most with original paper labels, 7cm. high (10)
Catalogue notes
Robert Whiting was based in Newquay, Cornwall, his handmade figures gained national exposure from exhibition at the Ideal Home Show, an article in The Daily Mail 1939, and several Pathe films.