Pair of Derby Bocage Figurines

England Ca. 1790

A pair of late rococo Derby figures. What can I say, I love these. They represent high art ceramics for their period. TheDerby Company considered themselves to be the equal to Meissen and strove to maintain superlative products.

Price

$925

Condition

These appear to be in excellent condition to all but the most astute. Only a small percentage survive in perfect condition. These both have the usual restoration to leaf tips and some flower heads as well as a few other protruding ele.

Measurements

Height: 6"
Second height: 6.5"
Width/Length: 4"
Depth: 3.75"

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