Lot Essay
Cf. Peter Bradshaw, Derby Porcelain Figures (1990), pl. 75
Details
A pair of Derby figures of Ranelagh dancers
modelled facing left and right, standing before flowering tree stumps, he holding a posy in his left hand and she a letter in her right hand, each standing before flowering tree stumps on scroll-moulded bases, well coloured and gilt, circa 1765 (some damage, repair, and restoration) -- 29.5cm. and 30cm. high
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modelled facing left and right, standing before flowering tree stumps, he holding a posy in his left hand and she a letter in her right hand, each standing before flowering tree stumps on scroll-moulded bases, well coloured and gilt, circa 1765 (some damage, repair, and restoration) -- 29.5cm. and 30cm. high
See back cover illustration (2)