A Derby soft paste porcelain figure of a 'Gentleman with Dog', circa 1770, model 51, after the Meissen original modelled by J.J. Kandler about 1755 and depicting a man in a splendid maroon coat and pale blue breeches seated upon a grassy floral outcrop and tempting a begging pug; incised model underside; see P. Bradshaw, 'Derby Porcelain Figures 1750-1848', plate 162, height 13 cm