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