An early near pair of Derby sweetmeat figures c.1753-55

An early near pair of Derby sweetmeat figures c.1753-55, attributed to Andrew Planché, modelled as a gallant and his companion, each seated on a rocky base applied with flowers, resting a large scallop shell in their laps, the shells' interiors painted with further flowers, the bases with dry-edge characteristics, some restoration to the female figure, 16.5cm. (2)

Cf. John Twitchett, Derby Porcelain, p.41, pl.2 for the male figure. One figure with a paper label for the C R Stephens Collection.