Bidspirit auction | Royal Crown Derby Miniature Bear

Royal Crown Derby Miniature Bear Collection Groom Figurine - A Royal Crown Derby fine bone china figurine titled Groom from the Miniature Bear Collection. The piece is decorated with polychrome enamels and hand-applied gold gilding. The bear is depicted in formal attire consisting of a black tailcoat with gold scroll patterns, a red waistcoat with gold buttons and a pink rose boutonnière, and grey pinstriped trousers. Gold accents are applied to the ears, eyes, nose, and paws. The underside features the red printed Royal Crown Derby backstamp including the crown and monogram, dated 2004, alongside hand-painted decorator marks in red and blue. The item is accompanied by its original navy blue manufacturer's box.