Lot 191: A set of four Derby biscuit figures, circa 1775

Modelled by Pierre Stephan, representing the Elements, Water as a girl standing by a spring, holding a net and fish in her apron, a crayfish at her feet, Fire as a boy holding a torch, Air as a girl in flowing costume standing in front of bellows, Earth as a boy dressed as a gardener holding a spade, 16.2-16.5cm high (some damage) (4)

Another biscuit example of the gardener figure representing 'Earth' is illustrated by John Twitchett, Dictionary of Derby (2002), p.109