Lot 169 , A pair of Derby porcelain figures of a tiger and a leopard, c. 1820-30, L. 5.8cm - 6.7cm, restorations

A pair of Derby porcelain figures of a tiger and a leopard, c. 1820-30, each in menacing pose on a scrollwork base, red printed crowned D mark, L. 5.8cm - 6.7cm, restorations
Estimate £200-300

cf. D. G. Rice, English Porcelain Animals of the 19th century, colour plate 32.

Tigers are extremely rare in English porcelain manufactured before 1900.

The leopard has restoration to both of its ears and its tail and also its right leg, this is good quality restoration. The tiger has restoration to its left ear, its hind right leg and front right leg and paw and to its tail, there is also some slight flaking to the green enamel on the back of the base, otherwise in reasonable condition.


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Sold for £420