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205. A rare Richard Chaffers (Liverpool) white-glazed figure of a nun, c.1756-58, seated and reading from a bible or prayer £1,000-1,500 book, 12.2cm.

206. A Derby figure of Summer, c.1756-58, modelled as a young boy seated on a low stump and holding stems of corn and flowers, a sickle and further corn ears surrounding his feet, wearing a flowered jacket and a corn diadem, raised on a low scrolled base, a small amount of restoration £400-600 to his fingers, 12cm.

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207. Two Derby figures of Cupid in Disguise, c.1765-70, one of the putto as a magic lantern operator, carrying the box on his back and wearing a large black hat and boots, the other of Cupid disguised as a gallant, carrying his hat and wearing a powdered wig and pink tunic, raised on low scrolled bases, some repairs and restoration, £300-400 13cm max. (2)

208. A Bow white-glazed figure of Autumn, c.1754, modelled as a man seated on an upturned basket of grapes, holding a bunch of grapes in his right hand and squeezing them into a bowl in his left, a bottle lying on its side between his feet, a £500-700 few small chips, 13.5cm.

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209. A Bow figure of a monk, c.1760, seated on a low stool and reading from a large book inscribed ‘Omnia Vanitas’, raised on a low pad base painted with puce scrolls, a small section of his robe broken and £300-400 restuck, 11.2cm. Provenance: the Barbara Leake Collection.

210. Two Bow religious figures, c.1755-60, one of a novice nun standing with hands together in prayer or supplication, raised on a low pad base applied with leaves, the other of a tonsured monk reading from a bible or prayer book, raised on a tall pierced base picked out in puce and turquoise, some £400-500 restoration, 14.8cm max. (2)

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