Lot Essay
Cf. M. Chilton, Harlequin Unmasked (Toronto 2001), p.279 ill.30.
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1770-1780, WITH CIRCULAR PADMARKS AND INCISED MODEL NR.199
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A Derby figure of a Harlequin from the Commedia dell'Arte
1770-1780, with circular padmarks and incised model nr.199
Inspired by a Chelsea red anchor period example, painted in colours with the contraposto Harlequin wearing: a black mask; a feathered yellow hat; a chequered outfit; a slapstick in his left hand; black shoes and leaning against a gnarled treetrunk, on circular rockwork base
14,7cm high
See illustration
1770-1780, with circular padmarks and incised model nr.199
Inspired by a Chelsea red anchor period example, painted in colours with the contraposto Harlequin wearing: a black mask; a feathered yellow hat; a chequered outfit; a slapstick in his left hand; black shoes and leaning against a gnarled treetrunk, on circular rockwork base
14,7cm high
See illustration
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