Derby Porcelain Allegorical Figure of Asia from the Four Quarters of the Globe C.1765

Name: Derby Porcelain Allegorical Figure of Asia from the Four Quarters of the Globe C.1765
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA898067
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by The Fancy Fox

Description

A fine Derby figure of a young girl representing Asia from the series The Four Quarters Of The Globe. She stands barefoot on a naturalistic base dressed in exotic robes and holding an incense burner. She has a wreath of fruit in her hair and is holding a posy and a camel is lying behind as her companion. Patch marks to the base, c.1765 and incised "No 200".

Reference: Derby Porcelain Figures, Bradshaw, entry E71, plate 102.

It measures 14.5cm (5 3/4") high and 8.2cm (3 1/4") by 6.3cm (2 1/2") wide.

In excellent condition with only a few very minor points to note: restoration to the perfume burner and holding thumb. Tiny nibbles to the very tips of two fingers of her left hand and right big toe and minor fridge to the camel's left ear. Two glaze losses to her robes.

Physical Dimensions

Height

14.5cm (5.71")

Width

8.2cm (3.23")

Depth

6.3cm (2.48")

Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA898067

Dealers Internal Reference

FA1296

Dealers Notes

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Description

A fine Derby figure of a young girl representing Asia from the series The Four Quarters Of The Globe. She stands barefoot on a naturalistic base dressed in exotic robes and holding an incense burner.

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She has a wreath of fruit in her hair and is holding a posy and a camel is lying behind as her companion.

The Fancy Fox

Patch marks to the base, c.1765 and incised "No 200".

fig 1. Derby Porcelain Allegorical Figure Of Asia From The Four Quarters Of The Globe c.1765 — fig 1. Derby Porcelain Allegorical Figure of Asia from the Four Quarters of the Globe C.1765

Reference: Derby Porcelain Figures, Bradshaw, entry E71, plate 102.

It measures 14.5cm (5 3/4") high and 8.2cm (3 1/4") by 6.3cm (2 1/2") wide.

In excellent condition with only a few very minor points to note: restoration to the perfume burner and holding thumb. Tiny nibbles to the very tips of two fingers of her left hand and right big toe and minor fridge to the camel's left ear. Two glaze losses to her robes.