Bidspirit auction | A Pair of Polychrome Porcelain
A Pair of Polychrome Porcelain Miniature Busts Depicting Tudor Figures - A pair of polychrome porcelain miniature busts depicting a lady and a gentleman in Tudor-style attire. The female figure features long reddish hair secured by a crimson hood with gold bead detailing, wearing a crimson and cream garment with a gold-coloured cross pendant. Her hands are crossed at the waist. The male figure is depicted with wavy reddish-blond hair, wearing a crimson doublet with patterned gold-coloured lapels and a green sleeve, with his hands crossed in front. Both figures are set on integral circular bases with gilt-rimmed edges. The figures are finished in a high-gloss glaze. Each piece is accompanied by a navy blue hinged presentation box with a blue satin-lined interior. An orange adhesive sticker reading 151 is attached to the head of the male figure. A white adhesive label reading 5 is present on the top left corner of each box lid. A partial script label reading dov is visible in the background. No manufacturer marks or signatures are visible on the exterior of the items or boxes.