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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE ENGLISH COLLECTION
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A PAIR OF BISCUIT MODELS OF OXEN
18TH CENTURY
Modelled in mirror image, each long-horned beast is recumbent with its head
raised in an alert expression, legs tucked under its body, and tail ficked over its
haunches. The grey fur markings are fnely incised, and the eyes are detailed
in black.
5⅛ in. (13 cm.) wide (2)
£8,000-12,000 US$11,000-16,000
€9,300-14,000
PROVENANCE:
George Eumorfopoulos (1863-1939) Collection, no. D88.
清十八世紀 水牛臥像一對
來源: George Eurmorfopolous (1863-1939)
舊藏,編號D88;英國私人珍藏
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