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Cf. Peter Bradshaw, Derby Porcelain Figures 1750-1848 p. 227, pl. 181 for a similar biscuit example
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A Derby group of a hunter and companion
emblematic of Spring and Winter, modelled standing before a tree suspending a watering can and power flask, the hunter wearing a black round hat, turquoise fur-lined coat and yellow breeches, holding a gun, the companion wearing pink bodice, apron and flowered skirt, holding a basket of flowers, at their feet a potted cactus, on a high rockwork base, no. 68 -- 24cm. high, circa 1775-80 (gun restored, some minor damages)
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emblematic of Spring and Winter, modelled standing before a tree suspending a watering can and power flask, the hunter wearing a black round hat, turquoise fur-lined coat and yellow breeches, holding a gun, the companion wearing pink bodice, apron and flowered skirt, holding a basket of flowers, at their feet a potted cactus, on a high rockwork base, no. 68 -- 24cm. high, circa 1775-80 (gun restored, some minor damages)
See illustration