Lot 157 , A pair of early Derby figures of a gentleman and his companion, c.1758, h. 25cm and 23.5cm

A pair of early Derby figures of a gentleman and his companion, c.1758, each wearing flower painted clothing, the gentleman offering a plum form a basket of plums, a dog seated at his feet, the lady holding a posy and garland of flowers, on rococo scrollwork round bases, patch marks, h. 25cm and 23.5cm
Estimate £400-600


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 Stockspring Antiques, March 1991 for £3,200.
Some fine crazing to the glaze (mostly to the gentleman figure ) and typical minor over-glazed firing cracks. typical minor losses to leaves and flowers. The lady has some chip losses to the back of the hem of her skirt.


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Sold for £2,200