Lot 131 , A rare Derby baluster shaped jar, c.1756-9, h.14cm, faults

A rare Derby baluster shaped jar, c.1756-9, the neck floral encrusted, painted in 'Cotton-stem painter' style with chickens and a pheasant, the reverse with a bouquet of loose flowers, h.14cm, 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.

Literature: cf. D.G. Rice, Derby Porcelain, pl. 134.
The applied flowers are the same as those seen on the bases of the so-called 'Pale Family' figures produced in the factory c. 1756-8.

ex Mercury Antiques, May 1981 for £112.

Cover lacking.
There is a filled chip to the edge of the foot, numerous losses to the applied flowers and ribbons. There is wear/flaking to the enamels and an area of burnt glaze above the chicken. Fritting around the foot.


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Sold for £140