A pair of Italian near-lifesize polychrome decorated figural standard bearers, Venice, 18th century
Property from Charleton House, Fife
A pair of Italian near-lifesize polychrome decorated figural standard bearers, Venice, 18th century
each near life-size form supporting an oak pole with later gilt-copper repoussé lanterns, redecoration
figures 192cm. and 185cm. high; 6ft. 3 1/2in., 6ft. 3/4in. lamp standards 248cm. high; 8ft. 1 1/2in.
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Provenance:
According to family tradition acquired by Agnes Anstruther-Thomson (1860-1941) for the dining room at Charleton, Colinsburgh, Fife;
Her daughter Grizel Ansthruther-Thompson, Baroness Knunt Bonde (1882-1970);
thence by descent.
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Property from Charleton House, Fife
A pair of Italian near-lifesize polychrome decorated figural standard bearers, Venice, 18th century
each near life-size form supporting an oak pole with later gilt-copper repoussé lanterns, redecoration
figures 192cm. and 185cm. high; 6ft. 3 1/2in., 6ft. 3/4in. lamp standards 248cm. high; 8ft. 1 1/2in.
Condition Report:
To request a Condition Report, please contact Oana.Barbu@sothebys.com
Provenance:
According to family tradition acquired by Agnes Anstruther-Thomson (1860-1941) for the dining room at Charleton, Colinsburgh, Fife;
Her daughter Grizel Ansthruther-Thompson, Baroness Knunt Bonde (1882-1970);
thence by descent.