The figure of Spring indented on the integral base COADE
LONDON. 1791
They do not provides sizes and it is not clear whether the plinths / bases are original.
Sotheby's state in the catalogue -
Both with surface abrasions, scattered chips, and losses.
Both with terracotta-colored pigment. Both with restorations throughout. The
figure of Spring with repaired neck, arms, one hand, and some fingers. Some
small losses and repair to back of drapery, and proper right toes. The figure
of Summer with restoration to neck, arms, and several fingers. Some small
restorations to drapery and to some toes
"It is possible that the present figures are two of the four
sold from the Estate of William G. Elmslie by O'Reilly's Plaza Art Gallery, New
York, on June 4, 1959. That set of figures was acquired by French and Company,
Inc., New York, and one from the set, representing Autumn (of the same
dimensions) was sold by Christie's New York, October 18, 2001, lot 133".
Sothebys New York Lot 368 30 January 2014






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