Lot 234 , A rare Derby figure of a recumbent spaniel, c.1758-60, l. 9cm, several flowers restored

A rare Derby figure of a recumbent spaniel, c.1758-60, on a turquoise fringed oval pad base, encrusted with flowers and leaves, patch marks, l. 9cm, several flowers restored
Estimate £300-500


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 Graham & Oxley, March 1984 for £300.

Several flowers restored and a few tiny losses to flowers.


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Sold for £850