Lot 359 , A Samuel Alcock biscuit porcelain figure of the ballerina Fanny Elssler, c.1837, 37cm, contained under a glass dome

A Samuel Alcock biscuit porcelain figure of the ballerina Fanny Elssler, c.1837, on a circular plinth encrusted with flowers, impressed mark beneath, 37cm, contained under a glass dome
Estimate £200-300

There are some occasional minor losses to the main flower group below the figures dress, there are also some losses to flowers and leaves each side of her feet, some tiny patches where the biscuit has burnt to a very pale orange, the figurine is fixed by a bolt from beneath which is completely original fitting, comes with a glass dome in good condition and an ebonised base, the velvet is heavily worn and discoloured.


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Sold for £1,300