Dr. Steve Stewart Collection: A Physician’s Passion | June 6, 2024
Thu, Jun 6, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 522
Two Derby Porcelain Mansion House Dwarves
Estimate: $500 - $700
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 |
English, early 19th century, each incised "N/227" to base, decorated in enamel and gilt, with posters on hats, the squatter with poster for an auction sale by "Mr. Christy", the taller dwarf announcing a performance of "tight rope dancing and tumbling" by Mr. Lasselio, larger 7 x 3-7/8 x 3 in.
Provenance: Bonhams, England, sale 18098 July 6, 2010 lot 133 (tags); Collection of Steve Stewart, Lake Lure, North Carolina
Condition
anomalies, wear to bases, some loss to enamel and gilt, small chips and losses to flowers; taller figure with probable repair to proper left shoulder (see blacklight)
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Bonhams, England, sale 18098 July 6, 2010 lot 133 (tags); Collection of Steve Stewart, Lake Lure, North Carolina
