A fine pair of Derby models of prowling leopards

A fine pair of Derby models of prowling leopards, each well painted in coloured enamels, the shaped mound base applied with coloured flowers and leaves, 4 1/4" wide overall, circa 1760, patch marks

See Dennis G Rice, Derby Porcelain, The Golden Years, figure 76, for a similar pair, in the Victoria and Albert Museum 

See also Peter Bradshaw, Derby Porcelain Figures, page 94, where the author notes 'Two magnificent leopards prowling, show fine modelling and have a commendable sense of animation 

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