European Ceramics and Glass - 31st May 2006

Lot 434

A rare pair of Derby dry edged white-glazed models of lions

Estimate £3,000 - £5,000 | Hammer £12500

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Description

A rare pair of Derby dry edged white-glazed models of lions, lying on pad bases with their heads turned to the sides, no marks. Each with some firing faults, one with a chip to his mane. c.1750-54, 10.5cm. (2) Cf. P Bradshaw, Derby Porcelain Figures, p.34 for a similar pair in the Ashton Collection and Albert Amor Ltd. The John Hewett Collection. 1997. no.23.