Bloor Period Shepherd Figurine

This is a figurine of a gentleman made by Derby during the Bloor period of the early 19th century. A really nice and early example with a lot of detail. He is very well modeled and nicely painted especially his vest! The detail and amount of flowers and fruit is truly superb. He has a basket next to him on the left side filled with fruit, a small floral arrangement in his left hand and a flower and small lamb in his right hand. A large leaf arrangement on his right side. The figure is standing on a nice base more reminiscent of 18th century Derby than most of the Bloor period pieces . More flowers and leaves to the base. The figurine is in amazing condition considering his age and the fragile nature of the decoration. He has no damage to him but off course there is some damage to flower petals, etc. but it is much less than one would expect. The flower under the lamb is hipped as are two petals on the base. A stem in his left hand is chipped and a bunch of elaves in the basket and the leaf arrangement are chipped as well. All in all as nice an example as I would ever expect to find! A truly stunning and cheery figurine. The figurine is marked underneath with an incised number 1056 as well as a blue crossed swords mark often found on early Bloor period figurines and meant to imitate Meissen. I also have his lady friend on the site if anyone would like the pair. The figurine is 9.625 inches tall, 4.5 inches wide and 3.5 inches deep. Please email me for more information or other pictures.