The Collection of John and Virginia Duncan - Session II
Thu, Oct 20, 2022 10:00AM EDT
Lot 937
Mislabeled Washington Staffordshire Figure & Another
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $150,000 | $5,000 |
| $300,000 | $10,000 |
Property from the Collection of John and Virginia Duncan, Savannah, GA
Description:
Mislabeled George Washington Staffordshire Benjamin Franklin and a George Washington Figure, comprising a standing figure with the obvious appearance of Benjamin Franklin, yet is titled "G. Washington" in gold script on the base, and a standing figure of George Washington, unmarked. The mistaken Washington figure is similar to Arman AI.21 illustrated on page 233 of Anglo-American Ceramics, Part 1, by David and Linda Arman, published 1998.Measurements: Height: of mislabeled figure 15 3/4 in. x Width: 5 1/4 in. x Depth: 4 1/2 in.
Condition:
Overall good condition, both with craquelure, the unmarked Washington figure broken and repaired with associated loss on break near base, repair to base to level out base and with glue residue and surface grim.