A DIVISION THREE HAND PAINTED CERAMIC BUTTON

1 Large early to mid 20th century self shanked example. This lot from the Lanier collection consists of an unusual button of hand painted porcelain from Peru. This finely detailed and colorful example is not one we have seen before and not only an unusual ceramic example but with a more unusual subject matter of the Bullfighter. Signed on the reverse with the artists name and Lema Peru. Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above Date or Era: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918 Condition Request Condition Report PLEASE NOTE: These buttons for the most part are antique and may have age related wear. We make every effort to point out any significant condition related concerns, but again they are antique and not new. We also cannot be responsible for replaced shanks or issues related to the backs of any buttons on multiple button cards as we do not remove these buttons to re-card them. Please contact us if you would like any further condition reports on any lot.

Estimate:£22.67

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