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A SET OF FOUR DERBY PORCELAIN FIGURES EMBLEMATIC OF THE CONTINENTS CIRCA 1800
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Porcelain
- height of the tallest 8 5/8 in.
- 22 cm
various incised numerals.
Condition
Europe: Both wrists of the figure are restored. The tips of the leaves beneath the chest of the reclining camel have minor chipping. There is a fine haircrack encircling the midpoint of the camel's tail.
Asia: Her right hand is restored. The crown by her feet is restored. The cornucopia in her right hand has some minor restoration to the upper body.
America: His right hand is restored and the tip of the bow is chipped. The bow was probably off his hand is restored back on. His left wrist is restored and the object in his left hand is lacking. Alligator's tail is restored. There are some minor occasional chips or restoration to the tips of of the leaves.
Africa: The edge of the elephant's trunk is restored (the hat) and both his horns are chipped. The figure's right side, including his arm is oversprayed, obscuring the underlying damage; it is possible that his arm was off and restored back. The lower end of his drapery is restored and regilt.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Examples of the early Derby series of allegorical figures on simple mound bases, which were produced 1765 onwards, are illustrated by John Twitchett in Derby Porcelain, p. 108, no. 104 and by Dennis G. Rice in Derby Porcelain, The Golden Years 1750-1770, p. 130, pl. 86. A later set of the Continents on scroll bases, similar to the present example, is illustrated by F. Brayshaw Gilhespy in Crown Derby Porcelain, pl. 88, fig. 159.