Description
Heading : Derby Biscuit Porcelain Figure Emblematic of Music
Date : c1790
Period : George III
Marks : incised crown. crossed swords with pellets. and cursive D – further text ‘N 216’; there is also an incised asterisk which – according to the book referenced below – infers that it can be ascribed to the modeller or ‘repairer’ Isaac Farnsworth
Origin : Derby. England
Colour : White unglazed biscuit-ware
Pattern : A classically attired woman stands braced against a column. holding a lyre; a particularly round-cheeked putti sits at her feet. also holding a quill and intently regarding an open book; a further putti stands behind her. holding a small bow and quiver with arrows; a number of other books. a dagger. laurel wreath and theatrical mask are scattered around the figures on the ground.
Condition : Very good. some losses to foliate detailing as to be expected.
Restoration : None
Dimensions : 25.4 cm height. base diameter 11.7cm
Weight : 1440 grams
References: Old Derby Porcelain (Frank Hurlbutt. 1928); pp 25-52
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