Derby figure of a Shepherdess, with grapes, circa 1765
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Derby figure of a Shepherdess, modelled standing with a basket of grapes, another bunch in her outstretched hand, her dress painted in bright flower groups, in red shoes and a turquoise hat.
Patch marks,
Circa 1765
| Condition | Foot restuck, firing flaw to trunk, small chip to back of base |
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| Size | 13cm high. |
| References | Figure E29 in Bradshaw 'Derby Figures', the female shepherdess from a pair of shepherds. Interestingly, this example holds grapes, while the referred example has flowers: her partner holds fruit. This example is also half the size of the candlestick group Bradshaw illustrates. |
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