A DERBY FIGURE

A DERBY FIGURE, c.1755, modelled as a young lady wearing a pale turquoise bodice and flower sprigged pale lemon skirt, a pink wide brimmed hat resting on her knees, holding a posy in her left hand, seated on a rocky outcrop on a flower encrusted shaped base, small circular hole to back possibly for a candle sconce, unmarked, 5" high See Peter Bradshaw-"18th Century English Porcelain Figures 1745-1795", Plate 106 for a less animated figure and for the discussion regarding "Dry Edge" and "Pale Family" figures (Est. plus 18% premium inc. VAT) (Illustrated)