A rare Derby porcelain figure of Napoleon, circa 1821 and two Staffordshire figures of Wellington and Napoleon, mid-19th century
The Derby figure standing on a square based in characteristic pose with arms crossed, the plinth at his side inscribed 'BORN. August 15th, 1769 / DIED. May. 21st. 1821.' 19.7cm high, the Staffordshire figures depicting Wellington and Napoleon astride rearing horses, their costumes picked out in typical palette, the bases applied with sieved clay, 23.5cm high (3)
The model of the Derby figure is illustrated by Peter Bradshaw, Derby Porcelain Figures (1990), p.423, fig.352.
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The Derby figure standing on a square based in characteristic pose with arms crossed, the plinth at his side inscribed 'BORN. August 15th, 1769 / DIED. May. 21st. 1821.' 19.7cm high, the Staffordshire figures depicting Wellington and Napoleon astride rearing horses, their costumes picked out in typical palette, the bases applied with sieved clay, 23.5cm high (3)
The model of the Derby figure is illustrated by Peter Bradshaw, Derby Porcelain Figures (1990), p.423, fig.352.