Lot 288 , Four Derby porcelain groups, c.1765-1775, tallest 23cm

Four Derby porcelain groups, c.1765-1775, including a pair of musicians, incised mark 'No. 301', the other two groups with pad marks tallest 23cm
Estimate £100-150

The smallest male figure is missing his left small finger, the end of his jacket closest to the dog has been off and restored, there is also a section of this area missing from behind. The upper end of his instrument is missing as is the front section of his hat.
The smaller female is missing part of the bow on her head and the other half has been off and glued. The top of her instrument has been off and re-stuck, the bottom front section of the base has broken away.
The larger male piece has had restoration to his left hand, index and middle finger. The cat in his hand has had its back right leg restored. Sections of the smaller branch coming from behind the man has been broken away and there is also a crack running over the top of his left thigh. One of the corners of his coat is also chipped away.
The larger lady's head has been off and restored, the instrument in her right hand has been restored. The end of the purple garment has been restored and they all have chips and minor missing pieces, several of the missing pieces are the petals, foliage.


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Sold for £220