Live Auction 2305500 Years Decorative Arts Europe Including Oriental Carpets
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Lot 15 PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE NEW JERSEY COLLECTION (LOT 15)

A MINTON MAJOLICA BLACKAMOOR GARDEN SEAT

DATE CYPHER FOR 1870, IMPRESSED UPPERCASE MARK, MODEL NO. 1435 AND CYPHERS

Closed20 April 2010

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USD 10,000

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A MINTON MAJOLICA BLACKAMOOR GARDEN SEAT
DATE CYPHER FOR 1870, IMPRESSED UPPERCASE MARK, MODEL NO. 1435 AND CYPHERS
Modeled as a young boy seated on a cushion, supporting a similar corded and tasseled tufted pillow, a lion pelt on his back, a striped sash about his waist
19 in. (48.2 cm.) high

Specialist note

For an opposing example, see Property from the Collection of Rosalie Wise Sharp, Christie's, New York, 20 October 2009, lot 252; also Christie's, New York, 20 April 2005, lot 573.