Arts of the Islamic World & India

Arts of the Islamic World & India

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A pair of Porcelain de Paris figures of a sultan and sultana, attributable to Jacob Petit, France, 19th century

Estimate

5,000 - 7,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

each modelled in the form of a richly attired male and female supported on a pedestal with geometric designs, stopper to turbans, fluted urn at their feet

each 34cm. height

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