George III Lead Garden Figure on Doulton Terra-cotta Stand

Description:

George III Lead Garden Figure on Doulton Terra-cotta Stand, England, early to mid-19th century, of a putto holding grapes and a bird on an octagonal plinth, ht. 24 1/2; raised on a square stand with impressed mark "Doulton & Co. Limited, Lambeth" with lion's heads to four sides, ht. 20 1/2, wd. 14 1/2 in.

Provenance: Lead garden figure purchased from Charles Lumb & Sons Ltd, Harrogate, England, 1988.
Estimate $800-1,200

Lead figure: Areas of corrosion from exposure. Cracks/metal fatigue to both sides of neck, one shoulder, and backs of both ankles. Scattered surface abrasions. Terra-cotta stand: Losses to edges. One lion with significant loss.

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