{"product_id":"rare-derby-porcelain-figurine-of-james-quin-as-sir-john-falstaff-18th-century","title":"Rare Derby porcelain figurine of James Quin as Sir John Falstaff, 18th century","description":"A finely modelled and richly painted figure from the Derby Porcelain Manufactory, c.1775-1780, representing James Quin (1693-1766) in the role of Sir John Falstaff, Shakespeare's most beloved comic knight. The design follows James McArdell after Francis Hayman (c.1760; British Museum). Falstaff stands with sword and gilt shield on a scroll-moulded base adorned with flowers, a small \"bill\" tucked in his belt symbolising his debts and merrymaking.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMarked to base with impressed 291 and painter's No 5. Cited by Peter Bradshaw, Derby Porcelain Figures 1750-1848 (London, 1990, pp.314-316, 339). Comparable pieces in the British Museum and V\u0026amp;A.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\n• Height: 21.5 cm \/ 8.46″\u003cbr\u003e\n• Width: 12.5 cm \/ 4.92″\u003cbr\u003e\n• Depth: 9.5 cm \/ 3.74″\u003cbr\u003e\n• Weight: 570 g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003cbr\u003e\nPartial gilding loss on the shield; hairline visible on sword; small chip to feather on hat; otherwise excellent antique condition. Checked under UV — no restoration.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping \u0026amp; Packaging\u003cbr\u003e\nFully tracked and insured delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping cost includes professional packaging, careful handling, and secure postage.\u003cbr\u003e\nCarefully packed using recycled materials where possible.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease study all photographs as they form part of the description.\u003cbr\u003e\nQuestions are welcome.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62882439790922,"sku":"B1498","price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.7418873501_pw9d.jpg?v=1785896251","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/rare-derby-porcelain-figurine-of-james-quin-as-sir-john-falstaff-18th-century","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}