Lot 106 , Two Bow figures of a shepherd and a cherub, c.1760,

Two Bow figures of a shepherd and a cherub, c.1760, the shepherd playing a pipe with a satchel slung over his shoulder, leaning on a tree stump, a recumbent dog at his feet, h. 15.3cm, (restored hands and pipe), the cherub holding a dog and wearing flower garlands, h. 12cm, (losses)
Estimate £200-300


Provenance:
The Dennis G. Rice Collection.

ex Gorringes, 2nd Sept. 2009 sale, Lot 658 and the cherub Mercury Antiques Oct. 2002.

The shepherd has restoration to both hands and end of pipe. Loss to end of pipe and tiny splinter chips to edge of hat.
The cherub has losses to the garlands, the dog's right ear and the bocage.


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Sold for £500