Lot 101 , A pair of 19th century Minton reclining figures with baskets in Dresden style, c.1840, height 14cm

A pair of 19th century Minton reclining figures with baskets in Dresden style, c.1840, factory models numbers 56 and 57, height 14cm
Estimate £200-300

See Geoffrey A. Godden, Minton 1793-1850, colour plate 10 for an illustration of an identical pair of figures.

Ex Geoffrey Godden Collection.
Both with typical chip losses to the encrusted flowers and occasional light patches of staining and crazing to the glaze. The female figure's neck is broken and re-stuck. Interestingly the soles of the gentleman's shoes are initialled 'M'. Otherwise in reasonable condition.


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Sold for £280