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Premier Auction - Session II - February 4, 2023

Sat, Feb 4, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 791

Two Large Parian Ware Biblical Scenes

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800

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, 19th century, comprising: possibly Wedgwood, Isaac and Rebekah, crouching Isaac holding the hand of his wife, Rebekah, with recumbent camel, base incised "92/2/S", 19-1/2 x 13-5/8 in.; Pharaoh's Daughter discovering Moses in the Nile, with servant and sphinx statue, 20-1/2 x 15-7/8 in.

Provenance: John W. Stark House, Springfield, Tennessee

Condition

surface accretion, cracks to bases; repairs to both hands of Rebekah (see blacklight), residue on Rebekah's back; repair to foliate element at base of sphinx statue, possible infill/anomaly along left side of base

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