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Derby Pair of Porcelain Figures, "Idyllic Musicians", Rococo ca 1765
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Derby Pair of Porcelain Figures, "Idyllic Musicians", Rococo ca 1765
About the Item
- Creator:Derby (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Rococo (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1760-1769
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1765
- Condition:Repaired: some minor restorations to male musician, please see description for details. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. In excellent clean condition with minor restoration and losses.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: A-DER26a1stDibs: LU4805132622192
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