August Gallery Auction
Fri, Aug 15, 2025 01:00PM EDT
Lot 3229
Four Derby Porcelain Figures
Estimate: $200 - $400
Bid Increments
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| $0 | $1 |
| $5 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Four Derby Porcelain Figures each modeled standing on rococo scroll molded bases, comprising Dresden Shepherd and Shepherdess, with differing base heights, Apollo with attributes of harp, trumpet and sheet music, and a male Ranelagh dancer. Each painted with pastel enamels and with gilt highlights. Circa 1758 - 1865. {Approximate dimensions: 8" H. to 10 1/2" H. overall.}.
Condition
Basic condition is very good to good: firing cracks to underside bases of Shepherd figures, professional restoration and overpainting to his basket and left hand; firing crack to his right ankle and cape in background, as made; his hat retouched; lamb's right ear broken off and replaced; dancer's left hand broken off and glued back on and over painted. Assorted losses to petals, minor retouching to paint losses. Minor surface and gilding wear and scratches. Please feel free to email jill@michaans.com for further information.
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San Francisco Private Collection. The shepherd figures, Albert Amor, Limited, London.
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