Lot 198 , An early Derby Pale family figure of a ewe, c.1756, l. 13cm, restoration

An early Derby 'Pale family' figure of a ewe, c.1756, standing on a flower encrusted mound base highlighted in pale yellow and turquoise, the belly with stump support, incised script 'N' and patch marks to base, l. 13cm, restoration
Estimate £200-300


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 David March, June 2005 for £490.

Restoration to the head, ears, the belly and by the front of the stump support. Small typical losses to flowers and a firing crack to the base.


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Sold for £360