Fine Porcelain and Pottery - 28th February 2017
Lot 431
A Derby basket c.1756-60
Estimate £250 - £350 | Hammer £220
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Description
A Derby basket c.1756-60, the oval form painted to one side with figures promenading by the water's edge, with two small sailing boats beyond, the reverse with two colourful birds perched on a low branch, the interior with flowers in the Cotton Stem manner, the edges applied with flowers around a pink and green twist overhead handle, some repairs, 14.7cm across.
Cf. Dennis G. Rice, Derby Porcelain: The Golden Years, p.150, pl.120 for an identical pair of baskets.