Mid 18th century
Modelled as a scantily draped woman seated on a rocky mound, holding a trumpet in her left hand, a quill in her right above an open book she supports on her lap, blue crossed swords mark, incised `Clio' to reverse, 22.5cm high
Estimate: | £200 - £300 |
Hammer price: | £260 |
Some losses to the trumpet. Small restoration along one edge of book. Some restoration to drapery beneath the book. Restoration to her right foot, her left knee and toes of left foot. Some restoration to edge of drapery .Restoration to branches and flowers to one side of rocks. Small losses to the flowers in her hair. Small glaze speck to one side of nose