Lot Essay
Cf. Frank Stoner, Chelsea Bow and Derby Porcelain Figures, London, 1955, plate 62
Property from the Collection of
MR. AND MRS. LANSDELL CHRISTIE
A PAIR OF DERBY FIGURAL CANDELABRA
Details
A PAIR OF DERBY FIGURAL CANDELABRA
CIRCA 1770
Depicting a shepherd and shepherdess in 'brocade' 18th century dress, he wearing a plumed hat and reclining against a balustrade before a tree, a bird in his right hand, a dog at his feet and flanked by two candleholders; she similarly posed, holding a bird cage in her hand, a lamb at her feet, some losses and restorations
11 3/4in. (29.8cm.) high (2)
CIRCA 1770
Depicting a shepherd and shepherdess in 'brocade' 18th century dress, he wearing a plumed hat and reclining against a balustrade before a tree, a bird in his right hand, a dog at his feet and flanked by two candleholders; she similarly posed, holding a bird cage in her hand, a lamb at her feet, some losses and restorations
11 3/4in. (29.8cm.) high (2)