Premier Auction - Session II - February 4, 2023
Sat, Feb 4, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 1075
Four British Ceramic Stirrup Cups, Foxes and Hound
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
19th century, naturalistically modeled, comprising: two small porcelain fox heads, painted each with a gilt band around the rim, one with inscription "Tally-Ho!!", larger 4-1/4 in.; porcelain hound head, finely painted with gray coat and red eyes, 4-1/4 in.; brown glazed earthenware fox head, band around neck leading to flask like spout, 6-3/8 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Middleburg, Virginia
Condition
slight anomalies, pinholes, loss to gilt, and surface accretion; one porcelain fox head with hairlines and repair throughout; earthenware fox head with firing crack on chin, retouch to proper left ear (see blacklight)
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