• The Laura Davidson Sears Gallery of Fine Art, Elgin Academy
Lot 1109

Large Pair of Vion & Baury Bisque Porcelain Figures

Estimate: $500 - $700
Sold for

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French, circa 1850, man and woman in 18th century dress, intricate enamel and gilt decoration, each marked on base with anchor, man 27-1/2 x 9 x 8-3/4 in., woman 26-3/4 x 9 x 8-3/4 in.

Provenance: The Laura Davidson Sears Gallery of Fine Art, Elgin Academy, Elgin, Illinois

Condition

anomalies, scattered firing cracks and hairlines, notably at ruffles of lady's dress, loss to gilt and enamel, surface dirt/accretion; chipping at base and top of hat on man; chip to medal hanging on woman example

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The Laura Davidson Sears Gallery of Fine Art, Elgin Academy, Elgin, Illinois