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Live Auction

Day Three: The Fine Sale

Sun, Oct 27, 2019 11:00AM EDT
Lot 8090

Pair of Derby Porcelain Figures of Scotsman and Companion

Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Possibly modeled by William Coffee, each incised '378'.

The larger 11 1/2 in. high.

Note: The pair possibly refer to characters from the ballad 'Donald of the Isles' also known as 'Leezie Lindsay', see P. Bradshaw, Derby Porcelain Figures 1750-1848, London, 1990, pp. 382-383, no. 378.

Condition

Each with minor wear and losses. The male figure with restored hand. The female figure with chips and losses to ribbons and flowers. Otherwise in good condition.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.