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The Robin Barkla Collection of Early Derby Porcelain — Raffan Kelaher & Thomas

Auction House:Raffan Kelaher & ThomasNumber of lots recorded:69
Sale Title:The Robin Barkla Collection of Early Derby PorcelainLots with images:69
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:69
Date:19-Mar-2024
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A rare Derby 'dry-edge' soft paste porcelain figural group, representing 'Sight', from the set of the 'Five Chinoiserie Senses', probably modelled by Agostino Carlini, two figures seated on a rocky outcrop, the woman with raised arm, the man holding a flask, circa 1752-55. Height 20.5 cm. Labels to base for English ceramic circle 1977 exhibition no. 148, Higham Td Barclay collection no. 160, and National Gallery of Victoria/ ceramics and glass circle of Australia/ Tenth Anniversary exhibition 1994.…
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A rare Derby soft paste porcelain figural group, representing 'Sight', from the set of the 'Five Chinoiserie Senses', probably modelled by Agostino Carlini, the two enamelled figures seated on a rocky outcrop, the woman with raised arm, the other supporting a parrot, the man holding a flask, circa 1752-55. Height 20.5 cm. Label to base National Gallery of Victoria/ ceramics and glass circle of Australia/ Tenth Anniversary exhibition 1994. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A Derby dry-edge soft paste porcelain figural group, emblematic of 'Touch' modelled by Agostino Carlini, from the set representing the 'Five Senses', circa 1752-55. Height 23.5 cm. Label to base National Gallery of Victoria/ ceramics and glass circle of Australia/ Tenth Anniversary exhibition 1994. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A Derby soft paste porcelain figural group, representing 'Taste', from the 'Chinese Senses', probably modelled by Agostino Carlini, depicting a Chinese man and a boy, each holding flasks and a cup, on plain mounded base, painted with enamels, circa 1752-55. Height 21.5 cm. Label to base National Gallery of Victoria/ ceramics and glass circle of Australia/ Tenth Anniversary exhibition 1994. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A rare pair of Derby Chinoiserie figures of children, each seated on a naturalistic base, the children dressed in pale yellow robes painted with flowers, one wearing a hat with basket of fish beside him, unglazed bases (boy with hat inscribed letter 'W' below), circa 1750s. Height 13 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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An extremely rare Derby figure of the Actress Kitty Clive, modelled as Mrs Riot in 'Lethe', after an engraving by Charles Mosley (1720-70), taken from a drawing by Thomas Worlidge (1,700-1766) on star shaped base, circa 1750-52. Height 25 cm. Label to base reads: 'Extremely rare figure of Kitty Clive', see Apollo Feb 1960 'Sale of stock in trade of Mr Thom. . . . .1767'. These popular actors are represented in their roles in David Garrick's farce 'Lethe'. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A Derby 'dry-edge' porcelain figure, of a dancing masquerader, or Dr Boloardo from the Commedia dell'Arte, striking a histrionic pose, on mounded circular base, circa 1750-54. Height 17 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A Derby 'dry-edge' porcelain figure, modelled as a Commedia dell'Arte actor, resting against a tree stump, on slightly mounded base, circa 1750-55. Height 13 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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Two Derby 'dry-edge' porcelain figures of St Philip and St Thomas, design attributed to Agostino Carlini, the first modelled holding a crucifix and long flowing coat, on circular mounded base moulded with rococo scrollwork, the second with his arm bent and an orb and broken sword at his feet, circa 1752-55. Height 24 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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Two Derby 'dry-edge' figures, the first of a seated woman emblematic of 'Feeling' or 'Touch', with perched parrot beside her, on mounded base, circular hole to back for metal fitting. Height 18 cm. The second a figure of a gentleman snuff taker, an allegorical figure of 'Smell', seated diagonally on a rocky outcrop with a snuff box in his left hand, the right taking a pinch, the model attributed to Agostino Carlini, circa 1752-55. Height 18 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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Two 18th century Derby soft paste porcelain figures, the first emblematic of 'Feeling', seated on a rocky outcrop, with a parrot pecking her fingers, her skirt painted with floral sprays, and heightened in gilt, circa 1755. The second a gentleman emblematic of 'Smell', modelled taking snuff, his waistcoat floral painted and also heightened in gilt, flowers applied to base. Height 17 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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Two Derby 'dry-edge' figures of taste and sight, from 'The five Senses' series, modelled as a young woman holding a basket of fruit, with one hand raised, and a young man in dressing gown holding a hand mirror, circa 1752-55. Height 16 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A Derby soft paste porcelain figure, emblematic of 'Taste', modelled as a lady eating fruit from a bowl on her lap, with floral sprigged gown and yellow shoes, circa 1755. Height 16 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A Derby soft paste 'dry-edge' porcelain figure, emblematic of 'Taste', modelled as a lady with a basket of fruit on her lap, her right hand raised to her face, with floral sprigged gown and heightened in gilt, circa 1755. Height 15.5 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A Derby soft paste porcelain figure, emblematic of 'Sight', from a set of the five Senses, modelled as a young man in white dressing gown and green hat, legs crossed, holding a hand mirror and gazing at his reflection, circa 1752-55. Height 19 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A Derby 'pale family' figure, emblematic of 'Hearing', from a set of 'The Senses', modelled as a young woman seated playing the lute, wearing a floral skirt and pink shoes, on a scrolled and shell base, painted with enamels, William Duesbury & Co., Derby, circa 1756-69, patch marks to base. Height 14 cm. Bearing label to base ceramic and glass circle of Australia, Bendigo Art gallery, 'Delightful Derby exhibition 1995'. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A Derby 'dry-edge' figural group, modelled as a huntsman flautist sitting on a rocky base, the young woman seated beside him leaning slightly in, her right hand holding his shoulder, oval moulded base, circa 1754. Height 16 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A Derby figural group, depicting a huntsman flautist and reclining lady, the huntsman seated on a rocky seat, the lady leaning towards him with her hand on his shoulder, her dress painted in floral sprigs, his huntsman's cap painted pink circa 1755, hole in the back for bocage. Height 16 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A Derby 'dry-edge' figure of a Dresden shepherd and shepherdess, the shepherd modelled standing with one arm outstretched and the other holding a basket of fruit, a dog and a lamb at his feet, the shepherdess with dismal hound' to foot and flowers in her apron, each on scrolled mouded base, circa 1755. Height 24.5 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A pair of Derby 'dry-edge' soft paste porcelain allegorical figures, depicting 'Autumn', from the series 'The four rustic Seasons', modelled as a young man wearing a frock coat and carrying a basket of grapes and other fruits over his shoulder, paused by a tree stump on naturalistic base, and a young woman holding a bunch of grapes in her left hand, and fruit in her apron, her long skirts pinned behind her, standing on a mounded base, circa 1750-55. Height 16 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A pair of Derby 'dry-edge' figures of summer, from the series 'The four rustic Seasons', modelled as a young man leaning against a corn sheaf, the woman holding a bird's nest to which she points, each on mounded base, circa 1750-55. Height 16 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A Derby allegorical soft paste porcelain figure of summer, modelled and enamelled as a woman holding a nest of eggs, with saucepan and keg at her feet, on mounded base, circa 1755. Height 17 cm. Bears label to base for 'Stockspring Antiques/Early James giles no. 85'. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A Derby 'dry-edge' porcelain figure, representative of 'Spring', modelled as a young woman with long skirts holding a flower in one hand and a bouquet in her apron, a beehive by her side, on slightly mounded base, circa 1756-59. Height 17.5 cm. Label to base for Armin B. Allen fine porcelain. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A Derby 'dry-edge' figure of winter, modelled by Agostino Carlini, depicting an old woman standing huddled, leaning on a trunk for support, on mounded base. Height 17.5 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A Derby figure of winter, modelled by Agostino Carlini, painted with enamels, depicting an old woman huddled beside a tree trunk, on mounded circular base. Height 17.5 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A Derby figure of a shepherdess, with lamb afoot, her skirt painted with flowers and cherries, the double pink line to hem suggesting James giles decorated, circa 1755. Height 16.5 cm. Label 'Ecc, pl. 65, Vol. 7 1968' to base. Provenance: Roderick Jellicoe London. Robin Barkla collection
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A Derby 'dry-edge' figure of a boy shepherd Piper, modelled leaning against a tree stump, enamelled in colours, with open necked shirt and playing the bagpipes, his hound' at his feet, on slightly mounded base, circa 1750-56. Height 17 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A Derby 'dry-edge' figure of Mars, modelled as Roman centurion, on mounded circular base, circa 1750-55. Height 17 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A Derby 'dry-edge' porcelain figure of Apollo, standing amidst trophies of war, on mounded base, 1750-55. Height 14.5 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A Derby dry-edge porcelain figure of Minerva, standing on a mounded base, with hand held high and equipped with shield and helmet, hole verso for bocage. Height 15.5 cm. Bears label to base Albert Amor Ltd 1991. Exhibition, 'The Dawnay Collection'. Provenance: Albert Amor Ltd. Robin Barkla collection.
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A Derby porcelain figure of Jupiter, the god standing with upswept arm, an eagle by his side, on circular mounded base, decorated by James giles, circa 1760. Height 17 cm. Bears label to base for Stockspring Antiques, London. Provenance: Stockspring Antiques, London. Robin Barkla collection
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A Derby soft paste porcelain figural group, depicting Venus and her Son cupid, Venus wearing a flowing gown painted with floral sprigs, cupid with a blue sash, on a mounded base, circa 1752. Height 18 cm. Label to base 'Stockspring Antiques/Early James Giles/84'. Provenance: Stockspring Antiques, London. Robin Barkla collection
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A rare large Derby porcelain 'pale family' figure of Minerva, wearing plumed helmet and holding her Medusa head shield to the side, her puce coloured bodice with scale design and floral sprigged skirts, on a scrolled rococo base, enamelled in a restrained palette of puce, yellow and green, circa 1758. Height 32 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A rare Derby soft paste porcelain figure, of a shepherdess, with dismal hound' at her feet, her white apron raised containing flowers over a floral sprigged skirt, a posy in her outstretched arm, her jacket and skirt edged in gilt, mounded base with scroll work and tree stump to her left, patch marks to base, circa 1756-69. Height 24 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A Derby 'dry-edge' figure of a dancing shepherdess, modelled with her right hand holding her skirts and painted flowers to her jacket, her skirt trimmed in green, turquoise and mauve, circa 1765. Height 16 cm. Hole at back for bocage. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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An 18th century stoneware portrait bust, modelled in the round of a young woman, on circular base, inscribed 'Derby' to base. Height 8 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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Three Derby 'dry-edge' figures of seasons, emblematic of 'Spring', 'Summer', and 'Autumn', modelled by Agostino Carlini, as putto with their attributes, circa 1752-55. Height 12 - 13 cm. (3). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A Derby 'dry-edge' figure of winter, modelled by Agostino Carlini, the small figure draped in a cloak, in front of a fire, circa 1752-55. Height 11 cm. Together with a smaller Derby figure of winter. Height 11 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A rare Derby 'dry-edge' figure of a long haired cupid, seated on a melon, and shaped base, holding bunches of grapes, with fruit and leaves strewn to base, circa 1750. Height 9.5 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A Derby 'dry-edge' figure of a map seller and a similar Companion, he standing holding a map and rucksack on his back, mounded base with leaf detail, she with a basket of trinkets, on rococo style base, circa 1765-70. Height 15 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A pair of Derby 'dry-edge' figures, depicting a shepherd playing pipes, with his dog at his feet, and a shepherdess holding her skirts, with lamb afoot, each on circular mounded base, circa 1755. Heights: 18 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A rare pair of Derby porcelain candelabra, each with seven flowers held together by a metal frame of leaves and stems, the base supporting small figures of harlequin and Columbine, circa 1750-55. Height 28 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A group of Derby white glazed flowers, including a passion flower, rose type flowers, and a flowering sprig, circa 1754. Length sprig: 7 cm. (5). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A pair of Derby bocage candlesticks, each modelled as cupid, with quiver at his knees, on a openwork scroll and shell base, a loop handle at the back, heightened in gilt and turquoise, circa 1770. Height 19 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A large size Derby soft paste porcelain figure of a Jewish Peddler, one only of a pair, painted in enamels, the woman in long skirts carrying a box of trinkets, William Duesbury & Co., circa 1760. Height 26 cm. Label to base for Bendigo Art gallery, delightful Derby exhibition 1995, ceramics and glass circle of Australia. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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Two Derby figures of a Dresden shepherd and maiden, the shepherd with basket of fruit and dog afoot, the maiden with floral garland, each on a circular mounded scrollwork base, painted in enamels, heightened in gilt, patch marks to base, circa 1770. Height 23.5 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A Derby white porcelain figure of a Pug dog, seated on a low cushion, scratching his ear, William Duesbury & Co., Derby circa 1760. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A pair of Derby porcelain white - glazed figures of Pugs, each lying on a rectangular tasselled cushion, circa 1750. Length: 6.5 cm. Height 4 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A rare pair of Derby 'dry-edge' sheep figures, depicting a ram and a ewe, each modelled on a oval base with applied leaves and vines, Andrew Planche period, circa 1752. Height 13 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A Derby white 'dry-edge' porcelain figure of a Ewe, standing foresquare with her head turned, on oval naturalistically modelled base, hole verso for metal fitting, circa 1752. Height 10 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A Derby dry-edge porcelain figure of a lamb, enamelled in colours, kneeling and looking upwards, circa 1760. Length: 7.5 cm. Exhibition label to base 'Ceramics and glass circle of Australia, Bendigo Art gallery 'Delightful Derby exhibition 1995'. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A Derby 'Dry- Edge' figure of a bull, in rampant pose, with tree trunk to stomach as support, on mounded oval base, circa 1755. Height 10.5 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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Two Derby figures of cows, polychrome decorated, each recumbent, one with tree stump behind, the other with flowers, each on a shaped base. Length: 10 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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Two Derby figures of cows, each enamelled and recumbent with applied flowers to base, resting against a treetrunk with flowers, patch marks to base of one, circa 1765. Height 6 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A rare pair of Derby 'dry-edge' figures of wild boars, one seated, one standing, each with stump attached to the belly and acorns and oak leaves strewn on the oval mounded bases, circa 1750 -54. Length: 14.5 and 16 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A near pair of Derby 'dry-edge' soft paste porcelain lions, recumbant on a oval base, possibly modelled by Agostino Carlini, circa 1752-55. Height 10 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A rare pair of Derby models of parrots, each perched on naturalistic branch and rocky base, the parrots painted in pale green, purple and orange red enamels, circa 1755. Height 15 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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An early Derby white 'dry-edge' partridge tureen, cover and stand, the sides with applied twigs and feathers representing a nest, the stand with twisted stalk handle and upturned edge, circa 1750-55. Length: 21 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A rare pair of Derby partridge tureens and covers, each modelled sitting on a nest of sieved clay and vegetation picked out in colours, the head turned to look over its back, circa 1760. Length: 12.5 cm. (2) both have exhibition labels from the ceramics and glass circle of Australia, 'Delightful Derby Exhibition', 1995, Bendigo Art gallery. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A Derby partridge tureen and cover, painted in brown enamels, seated on a naturalistic base with wheat to one side, and grass to the other, circa 1760. Length: 11 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A Derby white 'dry-edge' figure of a crested pheasant, modelled as an exotic bird with long head plume, on mounded scrolling base, circa 1755. Height 20 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A Derby figure of a crested pheasant, modelled as an exotic bird with long head plume, painted in coloured enamels, on mounded scrolling base, adapted as a taperstick, circa 1755. Height 20 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A Derby white 'dry-edge' porcelain pickle stand, modelled as three upturned bullmouth shells supported on a seaweed and shell encrusted base, circa 1750-55. Width: 13 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A rare Derby soft paste 'dry-edge' porcelain pickle stand, modelled as three upturned bullmouth shells on a seaweed and shell encrusted base, the interiors painted with colourful sprays of European flowers, circa 1750-55. Width: 13 cm. Label from the Bernard Watney collection. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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Two Derby porcelain white glazed shell salts, each modelled as a scallop shell, on triangular shell encrusted coral support, one with a bluish glaze, the other slightly brown to the edges, circa 1750-55. Width: 8 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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An early Bow 'Teaplant' coffee cup, of lobed form on a raised foot with teaplant blossoms and scroll loop handle, circa 1745-49, height 6.6 cm. Label to base for Sutherland collection. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A pair of Derby biscuit figures, from 'The four rustic Seasons', representing spring fashioned as a young woman wearing a wide brimmed hat over her mob cap, and holding a posy of flowers in one hand and flowers and fruits in her apron, and summer, modelled as young gardener with a basket of flowers on his left arm and a posy in the other, each on mounded base, circa 1760. Height 16 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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A Derby biscuit porcelain figure of a dancing shepherdess, her head turned slightly away and skirts lifted as if to dance, with attandent lamb to her side, on mounded naturalistic base, circa 1760. Height 18.5 cm. Hole to back of base for bocage. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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An interesting small Derby porcelain figure of a putto, seated on a tree stump, with cloth, holding a vase of flowers, flowers to base, circa 1760. Height 7.5 cm. Exhibition label to base ceramic and glass circle of Australia/ Bendigo Art Gallery/ 'Delightful Derby exhibition 1995'. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
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