Lot 342 , A Derby Shepherdess figure and two allegorical figures possibly Samson, tallest, 25cm
A Derby Shepherdess figure and two allegorical figures possibly Samson, tallest, 25cm
£70-100
Condition:
Shepherdess is Chelsea-Derby, circa 1770 with characteristic pad marks, as shown; firing cracks around her neck area; her right arm glue re-attached at shoulder; left hand holding the bottle-handle - handle re-attached at both lower joints; some small chips to flowers; a crack running around the base of the stem. Male from the pair eagle object held in his right hand is a replacement and is incomplete beneath the hand; lower half of sword-blade professionally renewed; female good. Bow combination anchor and dagger mark in gold and incised L.
Sold for £140