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A Derby figure of an 'Italian Farmer'
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A Derby figure of an 'Italian Farmer'
after a model by J. J. Kaendler, wearing plumed hat, turquoise coat and striped breeches, modelled standing holding a chicken in one arm, before a flowering branch, on shaped oval scroll-moulded base, circa 1760 (restoration and damages) -- 17cm. high See illustration
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Lot Essay
Cf. Peter Bradshaw, 18th Century Porcelain Figures 1745-1795 (1981), p. 209, col. pl. Q.