Lot Essay
See John Twitchett, Derby Porcelain, London, 1980, fig. 58 for a William Duesbury and Co. example in the Ashworth Collection dated circa 1765 on which the present example is likely to have been based.
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CIRCA 1820, PAINTED IRON-RED 38
Details
A STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE COMMEDIA DELL'ARTE FIGURE
Circa 1820, painted iron-red 38
In the guise of a masked Harlequin, standing in contrapposto in plummed yellow hat, holding a slap-stick, the mound base applied with flowers and foliage
5¼in. (13.2cm.) high
Circa 1820, painted iron-red 38
In the guise of a masked Harlequin, standing in contrapposto in plummed yellow hat, holding a slap-stick, the mound base applied with flowers and foliage
5¼in. (13.2cm.) high
Special notice
This lot has no reserve.