Lot Essay
Cf. Peter Bradshaw, Derby Porcelain Figures, (London, 1990), p. 339, pl. 282.
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CIRCA 1765
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A PAIR OF DERBY CANDLESTICK FIGURES
CIRCA 1765
Modelled as Mars wearing cuirass, yellow and iron-red tunic before leaf-moulded drip-pan and iron-red and yellow nozzle, Venus classically draped in flowered robe beside a cupid, each on turquoise and gilt scroll mounted bases
10 1/8 in. (25.6 cm.) high (2)
CIRCA 1765
Modelled as Mars wearing cuirass, yellow and iron-red tunic before leaf-moulded drip-pan and iron-red and yellow nozzle, Venus classically draped in flowered robe beside a cupid, each on turquoise and gilt scroll mounted bases
10 1/8 in. (25.6 cm.) high (2)
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