A Derby Commedia Dell'Arte figure of Harlequin, circa 1780-85

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A Derby Commedia Dell'Arte figure of Harlequin, circa 1780-85 Modelled striking a pose before a flowering tree stump, a slapstick under his left arm and his right hand held to his chest, wearing a yellow hat and black mask, his multi-coloured costume carefully painted and picked out in gold, on a scrolled base, 17.5cm high, patch marks, incised '7' Footnotes: Provenance Shaw Collection A similar figure was sold by Christie's on 17 April 2003, lot 331. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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A Derby Commedia Dell'Arte figure of Harlequin, circa 1780-85

Lot 0238

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