A Large Pair of Tiche Louis XV Style Hand-Painted
A Large Pair of Tiche Louis XV Style Hand-Painted Porcelain Figural Centerpieces 20th century
Each with circular basket top over fluted column with bisque figures of the three muses, raised on floral and faux malachite painted octagonal bases, raised on toupie feet. (2).
(H: 27 1/2, D: 14 in.)
Provenance
Collection of Robert & Barbara Safford, Vaux Hill, Audubon, Pennsylvania.
Freeman’s, Philadelphia, September 25, 2013, lot 3.
Acquired directly from the above sale.
Private Collection, Long Island, New York.
Condition Report: Overall good condition. Allover dust/dirt present, some discoloration, especially to white porcelain figures. One loss to one figure's thumb. Some of the flower buds applied to stems detached but present, some more missing. Extremities appear to be intact, some very minor occasional losses. Painted and gilt surfaces good with occasional scratch and other light signs of wear.
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A Large Pair of Tiche Louis XV Style Hand-Painted Porcelain Figural Centerpieces 20th century
Each with circular basket top over fluted column with bisque figures of the three muses, raised on floral and faux malachite painted octagonal bases, raised on toupie feet. (2).
(H: 27 1/2, D: 14 in.)
Provenance
Collection of Robert & Barbara Safford, Vaux Hill, Audubon, Pennsylvania.
Freeman’s, Philadelphia, September 25, 2013, lot 3.
Acquired directly from the above sale.
Private Collection, Long Island, New York.
Condition Report: Overall good condition. Allover dust/dirt present, some discoloration, especially to white porcelain figures. One loss to one figure's thumb. Some of the flower buds applied to stems detached but present, some more missing. Extremities appear to be intact, some very minor occasional losses. Painted and gilt surfaces good with occasional scratch and other light signs of wear.
