British and Continental Ceramics & Glass - 19th September 2023
Lot 386
An unusual Derby figure of the Abyssinian Archer, c.1765, wearing a long flowered robe and holding a
Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £300
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Description
An unusual Derby figure of the Abyssinian Archer, c.1765, wearing a long flowered robe and holding a clutch of short arrows in his right hand, a quiver and bow slung behind his back, raised on a low scrolled base applied with flowers and leaves, minor losses and restoration, 28.2cm.
This figure and its companion are usually depicted with the dark skin more commonly associated with Abyssinia.