*Derby biscuit porcelain figural groups, William Duesbury & Co (5pcs)

Description: *Derby biscuit porcelain figural groups, William Duesbury & Co circa 1780-90, pair depicting the elements of Air and Fire, H8 1/2"; pair cherubs with falcon and dog, H5"; and single figure of cherub huntsman, H3 1/2";
incised marks: (2) No.48, and No.213, No.2013, No.253; and one marked crown, crossed batons with six dots over D (5pcs)

Provenance: Law, Foulsham & Col, London, 1929
Rochelle Thomas, London, 1929
Mrs. Samuel Insull (Gladys Wallis)
Parke-Bernet, New York, Nov. 1936 (ill. Lots 612, 613 & 639)
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Virgil Hickox
Estate of Katrina Hickox Becker

Literature: Twitchett, John. DERBY PORCELAIN, 1748-1848. Antique Collector's Club, 2002, p.144 (illustrates related example)

Condition: Condition statement: Falcon and dog figures with losses and breaks. Others with small nicks and chips to applied decorations.

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