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Lot 825

Four Derby Attributed Allegorical Figures

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
probably British, late 18th century, probably Derby, rare set of soft paste porcelain figures representing the continents of Africa, Europe, Asia and America, no visible marks, 8-1/2 in. to 9 in., with receipt, Provenance: Chicora Antiques, Inc., Charleston, South Carolina, 1998 (accompanied by receipt for $7580); Estate of Aubrey Hancock, Charleston, South Carolina

Condition

broken (off but present ) arrows in hand of American figure, possible repair to other arm, Europe with repaired raised arm and likely repair to crown, Asian with repaired arm, painted country names on bases of Asia and Europe names have worn off, all with scattered small chips, losses, retouch