A set of Derby figures of the Four Quarters of the World c.1820

A set of Derby figures of the Four Quarters of the World c.1820, each modelled as a child emblematic of Africa, America, Europe and Asia, with various attributes representing each continent, raised on scrolled titled bases highlighted in pink and gilt, blue crossed swords marks, some restorations, 21cm. (4)

The models for this series originate from a series of adult Continents modelled by Kändler at Meissen, and adapted into children by Meyer. These were copied by Chelsea from which the Derby figures probably derive.