English and European Ceramics and Glass - 2nd May 2018
Lot 441
A Derby figure group emblematic of Music c.1775
Estimate £250 - £350
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Description
A Derby figure group emblematic of Music c.1775, modelled with a central Classical figure playing a lyre, with two putti beside her, one writing in a book, the other holding a flaming torch, incised No.216 to the base, some losses and repairs, 27.2cm.
Cf. Peter Bradshaw, Derby Figures, pp.308-309, which illustrates two figure groups of Poetry and Music. This group is also known with the central figure holding a book instead of a lyre.