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Rare Derby Porcelain Figure Lady Dancing (gentleman Bag-piper Companion) c.1760-1770
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Description
An attractive and rare Derby porcelain figure of a lady dancing, holding a posy in her left hand with her arm gently swung across her body and lifting the hem of her skirt with her right hand. Wearing a floral painted skirt, white bodice fronted frilly pink top and cream and orange brimmed hat, she is stood and a scrolled base against a low floral bocage. Patch marks to the base, c.1760-1770.
Reference: Derby Porcelain Figures 1750-1848, An Illustrated Catalogue, Stuart Shepherd (Derby Derby Porcelain International Society) - this figure is the companion Ctmd28 to the Gentleman Bag-Piper Ctmd27, page 138, both classified as rare.
measurements
It measures 18.5cm (7 1/4") high and 11.2cm (4 3/8") by 8.2cm (3 1/4") wide.
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declaration
The Fancy Fox has clarified that the Rare Derby Porcelain Figure Lady Dancing (gentleman Bag-piper Companion) c.1760-1770 (LA506333) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1760-1770
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condition
condition
In excellent condition, a few small chips to her hat brim and feathers have been sensitively colour matched. Minor chips to the bocage and posy. No other damage, repair or restoration. There are a few fine craze lines in the paler areas. Very minor handling wear.