English and European Ceramics and Glass - 2nd May 2018

Lot 161

A Derby biscuit porcelain figure of Shakespeare c.1775-80

Estimate £100 - £200 | Hammer £380

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Description

A Derby biscuit porcelain figure of Shakespeare c.1775-80, standing beside a pillar moulded with masks, his right elbow resting on top of a pile of books, his left pointing towards a scroll, raised on a chamfered rectangular base, incised 'No.305' to the base, some wear, his left forefinger lacking, 24cm.