Lot 118 , A pair of large Derby figures of flower sellers, c.1760, H. 26.5 and 24.5cm

A pair of large Derby figures of flower sellers, c.1760, with flower painting to her skirt and his waistcoat, patch marks, H. 26.5 and 24.5cm
Estimate £150-250

Provenance - The Dennis G. Rice collection of early Derby porcelain (1750-1770).

Female figure - discoloured and flaking restoration to her hat, neck, left arm and festoon of flowers and around the base.
Male figure - discoloured and flaking restoration to his hat, neck, left hand, left shoe bow and the top of the tree stump.
Both with typical losses to the flowers and leaves.


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Sold for £180