Lot Essay
Cf. Peter Bradshaw, Derby Porcelain Figures 1750-1848, p. 103, pl. 82 for similar figures modelled as candlesticks, and p. 100, pl. 78 for similar earlier figures
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A pair of Derby figures of a shepherd and shepherdess
modelled standing, the young man wearing a hat, pink and turquoise jacket and breeches, holding a lamb and a bouquet, at his side a basket of flowers, his companion wearing a hat, pink bodice and flowered skirt, holding a basket of eggs, with fruit filled apron, each on footed bases moulded with scrolls and enriched in turquoise and gilt -- 27cm. high, circa 1770 (some minor damages and restoration)
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modelled standing, the young man wearing a hat, pink and turquoise jacket and breeches, holding a lamb and a bouquet, at his side a basket of flowers, his companion wearing a hat, pink bodice and flowered skirt, holding a basket of eggs, with fruit filled apron, each on footed bases moulded with scrolls and enriched in turquoise and gilt -- 27cm. high, circa 1770 (some minor damages and restoration)
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