25th Aug, 2022 9:30
Fine Art, Antiques & Asian Art
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
Sold for £5,500
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
See the extra images for clarification of the above.
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
