8th Jan, 2026 11:00
Fine & Classic
215
A Rare Pair of 19th Century Venetian 'Blackamoor' Figures on Integral Stands
A Rare Pair of 19th Century Venetian 'Blackamoor' Figures, in painted and gilded plaster, modelled in turbans and robes with serving trays and presented on integral octagonal faux-marble wooden stands.
Dimensions: 160cm high, 33.5cm wide at base
Purchased from Liberty's of London circa 1945-1950, thence by descent.
This is a 'live online' auction - you can bid from the comfort of your own home using our free live bidding service. Condition reports and additional condition report images can be requested and seen in the 'Condition Report' tab below if present.
Sold for £1,400
Auction: Fine & Classic, 8th Jan, 2026
Wilson55 are delighted to welcome you into 2026 with a fantastic auction which features a strong selection of silver, fabulous clocks including two impressive examples by the renowned Vulliamy of London, wonderful artworks with Dame Laura Knight featured among an impressive range of artists, a wide selection of furniture and furnishings perfect for an interior refresh, two working Polyphons including a rare "Mikado" example, two 'Heroic Age of Polar Exploration' lots linked directly to Sir Ernest Shackleton and Capt. Robert Falcon Scott, a dog kennel modelled after that designed for Marie Antoinette and much more so browse the catalogue and leave your bids or join us for the viewing days before the live online auction on Thursday 8th January at 11:00.
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