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Lot 217

Two Painted Staffordshire Pottery Figures

Estimate: $100 - $300

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

British, 19th/early 20th century, in the form of two men in kilts and plumed hats, painted and gilt embellishments, one posed with lion trophy, marked "The Lion Slayer", 16-5/8 x 8 x 4-1/4 in.; one posed with shield, marked "WA XX ACE(?)", 17-1/4 x 8 x 3-3/8 in.

Provenance: Private Georgia Collection

Condition

surface dirt layer and accretion, crackle throughout, scattered minor losses to paint and gilding; lion slayer figure with heavier losses to gilding, some possible later retouch to neck area; shield bearer with paint retouch to scarf