Lot 76 , A pair of Derby Pale Family figures of a seated gentleman and a lady, c.1755-58 and two Bow figures, Bow figures with faults (4)

A pair of Derby 'Pale Family' figures of a seated gentleman and a lady, c.1755-58 and two Bow figures, the Derby figures painted with flowers and the scrollwork bases applied with flowers, patch marks, 15cm (damage to his hat), the Bow figure of a seated man representing Autumn, c.1754, 23.3cm and a Bow figure of a cherub holding a basket, c.1760-5, 12cm Bow figures with faults (4)
Estimate £200-400

The Derby figure of a gentleman has a large section of the brim of his hat broken and restored with modern glue around the area, his head has also been detached and re-glued with some old restoration around the area. Otherwise he is in reasonable condition.
The Derby figure of a lady seated appears to be in good condition with only a slight loss to one of the petals of the flower on the base and the Bow figure of Cupid has typical minor chip losses to the encrusted leaves. It is also missing a section of his right wing. The Bow figure representing Autumn, both wrists have been broken and messily restored and he has also been broken at the left shoulder, glued and restored


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Sold for £1,200