Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare

Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare

£1,600.00
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Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare
  • Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare
  • Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare
  • Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare
  • Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare
  • Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare
  • Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare
  • Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare
  • Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare
  • Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare
  • Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare
  • Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare
  • Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare
  • Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare
  • Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare
  • Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare
  • Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare
  • Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare
  • Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare
  • Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare
  • Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare
  • Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare
  • Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare
  • Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare
  • Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare
  • Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare
  • Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare
  • Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare
  • Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare
  • Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare
  • Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare
Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare

Early Derby biscuit ‘Three Graces distressing Cupid’, c.1775–1785 — rare

£1,600.00
A dramatic 18th-century Derby biscuit porcelain group after Angelica Kauffmann's famous engraving (Ryland, 1777): the Three Graces binding Cupid to a tree. The unglazed surface accentuates every sculptural detail, exemplifying the Neoclassical style prized on Georgian dessert tables. Museum-recorded model (V&A, Fitzwilliam).

Condition
One rear Grace missing; partial bow loss; minor bocage losses; firing-period stress lines including a radial line beneath base. UV-tested — no through-cracks or concealed repairs. Stable and displays strongly from the front.

Measurements
• Height: 40 cm / 15.7″
• Width: 20 cm / 7.9″
• Depth: 20 cm / 7.9″
• Weight: 2.97 kg

Shipping & Packaging
Fully tracked and insured delivery.
Shipping cost includes professional packaging, careful handling, and secure postage.
Carefully packed using recycled materials where possible.

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Questions are welcome.

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