16th Jul, 2021 9:30 GMT/BST

Summer Fine Sale (Day One)

 
  Lot 53
 

53

A Pair of Derby Bisque Porcelain Figures of Earth and Water, circa 1775, from a set of The Elements

A Pair of Derby Bisque Porcelain Figures of Earth and Water, circa 1775, from a set of The Elements modelled by Pierre Stephan, she standing holding fish in her apron, he with a spade, vegetables and a pot of flowers, on Greek Key moulded canted square bases, incised No3 and crossed batons marks, 17.5cm high See Bradshaw (Peter) Derby Porcelain Figures, pg.203 where it is discussed that the groups may be after Tornai originals by Nicholas-Joseph-François Gauron

Sold for £250
Estimated at £150 - £200


 

. Some typical minor losses.

 


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Auction: Summer Fine Sale (Day One), 16th Jul, 2021

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