A PAIR OF DERBY PORCELAIN FIGURES OF STAGS CIRCA 1770

Together with a similar small Derby porcelain figure of a stag. 3 pieces.

The pair: Both with typical minor chips, losses or restoration to the tips of the bocage, applied leaves or flowers and antlers. The stag on the left in the catalogue illustration has an approximate 1-1/2-inch section on its left hind leg broken into three pieces and glued back; one of the pieces is missing and has been filled with white plaster. The same stag has the tip of its right front foot chipped. The stag on the right in the catalogue illustration has a few very fine and short haircracks around the body of the stag; the rear section of the stag above his tail appears to have suffered some damage during the manufacturing process, resulted in a 1 by 1 inch circular area and a large area of firing-related faults and tears which have been camouflaged by an arrangement of flowers, similar to those on the bocage. The tip of its left hind leg is chipped. The smaller figure has both antlers broken and restored back; there are minor chips and restoration to the tips of both ears. Its right hind leg is restored. There is a 3/4 by 1/2 inch restored area by the edge of the base below the stag's right front leg, possibly covering a flat chip. There are some very minor chips or restoration to the tips of the bocage.
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.

A similar figure of a stag is illustrated by John Twitchett, Derby Porcelain, p. 78, no. 71. Another similar pair of stags was sold in these rooms, October 21, 1993, lot 186.