Lot Essay
Cf. F. Severne Mackenna, op. cit., pl. 37, no. 76; George Savage, op. cit., pl. 21 and the example sold in these Rooms on 23 February 1987, lot 174
THE PROPERTY OF A LADY
A PAIR OF CHELSEA PARTRIDGE-TUREENS AND COVERS
Details
A PAIR OF CHELSEA PARTRIDGE-TUREENS AND COVERS
Circa 1755
Naturally modelled to left and right, their plumage in tones of brown, puce and buff, seated on pale-yellow basketwork nests applied with a band of straw and feathers, one cover associated (bases slightly crazed and stained, some minor chipping to applied straw and feathers, some misfiring to associated cover), one base with red anchor and 3 mark, the other cover with No 3 in iron-red
5 1/2in. (14cm.) wide (2)
Circa 1755
Naturally modelled to left and right, their plumage in tones of brown, puce and buff, seated on pale-yellow basketwork nests applied with a band of straw and feathers, one cover associated (bases slightly crazed and stained, some minor chipping to applied straw and feathers, some misfiring to associated cover), one base with red anchor and 3 mark, the other cover with No 3 in iron-red
5 1/2in. (14cm.) wide (2)