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Lot 52

A PAIR OF DERBY PORCELAIN FIGURAL CANDLESTICKS DEPICTING MARS AND VENUS

circa 1765, she is modelled with cupid to one side, he is standing in full armour, both have sconces above, Mars is 26cm high, Venus is 27cm high (2)

From a private Dorset collection.

Condition Report: click here
Estimate: £200 - £400
Hammer price: £170
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

Mars's sconce is loose. There are small chips and losses throughout. There is a crack running around Mars's neck, and the top of his right leg. There is evidence of a crack and restoration in two places on the back of the candlestick/stump. Firing faults visible. Venus has cracks to the top of the sconce. Venus's right arm is a restoration. Restoration apparent to the bocage and the top of the candlestick. Hairline crack around cupids left leg, likely firing fault rather than restoration. 

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