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A Derby group of a shepherd and companion
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A Derby group of a shepherd and companion
he modelled standing playing a flute to his companion who sleeps before him, an urn above a pilaster moulded with a fountain behind them, he with a hound at his feet, she with a lamb to her side, on shaped rocky mound base, incised N12, circa 1772 (restoration to her bodice and neck, some chips generally) -- 30cm. high See illustration
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Lot Essay
Cf. J. Twitchett, Derby Porcelain (1980), p. 114, pl. 116.