Fine Porcelain and Pottery - 20th February 2018
Lot 272
A set of Derby biscuit porcelain figure groups of the Elements c.1775-80
Estimate £1,600 - £2,000 | Hammer £2800
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Description
A set of Derby biscuit porcelain figure groups of the Elements c.1775-80, each modelled with two putti, Fire as a putto grinding an arrow on a wheel, his companion holding a flaming torch, Air as two putti taking birds from a nest, Water as two putti fishing, and Earth with a putto holding a spade and his companion a flower garlands, all incised N 48, Earth with a triangle repairer's mark for Joseph Hill, minor damages and restorations, 23cm max. (4)