Lot 1252 , A large Derby figure of Shakespeare, c.1760, 28.5cm, firing faults

A large Derby figure of Shakespeare, c.1760, with floral painted jacket and breeches, scroll inscribed '... Shall Dissolve ...', patch marks, 28.5cm, firing faults
Estimate £100-150


Provenance:
The Dennis G. Rice Collection of fine early Derby Porcelain (1750-1770)

As well as being an avid collector of early Derby porcelain, Dr. Dennis G. Rice was an academic and wrote one of the key reference works on the subject - 'Derby Porcelain, The Golden Years 1750-1770' published in 1983. A number of the pieces illustrated in the book will be offered for sale.

ex Delomosne & Son Ltd, Dec. 1978 for £160
It has been fully restored with cracks still visible where he has been smashed, cracks visible around his right wrist, right elbow, his head and neck, left shoulder. He is missing his right index finger and thumb, there are cracks visible around the mid section and the base, most of which have been overpainted, some with small pieces missing.


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Sold for £380