A PAIR OF DERBY BUSTS OF THE `LAUGHING AND CRYING PHILOSOPHERS' (2)
Late 18th century
Each well modelled and raised on a socle base decorated with gilt foliage, incised `No.159' and `No.160', 14.5cm and 15cm high
Estimate: |
£150 - £250
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Hammer price:
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£320 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Laughing Philosopher- small shallow chip to the back of his cap. Very shallow chip to underside of the base, approx. 0.75cm square. Some wear to the gilding
Crying Philosopher- tiny chip along the right edge of his headdress. Some wear to the gilding