Decorative Arts Auction

June 15, 2015

LOT 87

Lot 87

Three Staffordshire Pearlware Figures of Venus, Hygeia and Hope, c.1800

Three Staffordshire Pearlware Figures of Venus, Hygeia and Hope, c.1800
Lot 87 Details
Three Staffordshire Pearlware Figures of Venus, Hygeia and Hope, c.1800

painted in colours, each standing on a square base with brown line border
condition noted
largest height 9.4" — 24 cm.

Estimate $250-$350

Realised: $456
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Labels with Town House Antiques (Venus and Hygeia) and D.M. & P. Manheim, New York (Hope)

CONDITION DETAILS

Restoration to all three figures; two with cracks at the neck; minor glaze chips

LOT 87
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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