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Derby Porcelain Figure of Africa From The Four Quarters of The Globe (1 of 21)
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Derby Porcelain Figure of Africa From The Four Quarters of The Globe

REF: FA1698 / LA502169
£785
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Description
A fine Derby figure of a boy representing Africa from the series The Four Quarters Of The Globe. He stands barefoot on a naturalistic base half kneeling on his companion animal, a very cute looking little lion. He is clad in pink and turquoise stole with an impressive elephant's head headdress. He holds a red lobster in his right hand and the left hand is cupping a cornucopia of exotic fruit. Patch marks and incised N200, c.1770. Reference: Derby Porcelain Figures, Bradshaw, entry number 200, plate 249.
measurements
Height:
15.3 cm
Width:
7 cm
Depth:
6.5 cm
declaration
The Fancy Fox has clarified that the Derby Porcelain Figure of Africa From The Four Quarters of The Globe (LA502169) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1770
condition
In rarely excellent condition. The lobster has had the tips of three legs chipped but that appears to be the only issue to note. I cannot find any repairs or restoration; this black enamel is thickly applied and fires a bit unevenly but everything appears fine. Very minor handling wear, just a little in places to the black enamel and to the edge of the top fold of his pink stole around his waist. There is a firing crack across the lion's tail and another small firing fault to the back of his tail.
additional info
Material:
Artisan:
Date of Manufacture:
c.1770
location
This Derby Porcelain Figure of Africa From The Four Quarters of The Globe is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom