25th Aug, 2022 9:30

Fine Art, Antiques & Asian Art

 
Lot 331
 

An 18th-century Derby "Blanc de Chine figure of a lady seated with a parrot, on a circular base 17 cm high, Together with another 18th-century, Derby figure of a gentleman, high snuff taker. 17 cm high

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Condition Report

Damage to the fingers of the lady with the parrot

The lady has old restoration and further damage to both hands and the fingers of both hands are either completely or partially missing.

The base has a shell chip and signs of shrinkage cracks in the paste.

The gentleman has minor shell chips to his tailcoat edges but these are almost invisible

The base has a crack from shrinkage the fingers are intact of the hands

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An 18th-century Derby "Blanc de Chine figure of a lady seated with a parrot, on a circular base 17 cm high, Together with another 18th-century, Derby figure of a gentleman, high snuff taker. 17 cm high

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