Lot 160 , A Derby group of a shepherdess, c.1765, h. 20cm, small chip losses

A Derby group of a shepherdess, c.1765, holding the figure of a ewe wrapped in a garland of flowers, on a flower encrusted mound base, pad marks, h. 20cm, small chip losses
Estimate £150-200


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.

This is the larger version of a figure also present in the collection.

ex Kay Donovan, July 1976 for £150.
There are small chip losses to her hat, left cuff and larger losses to the flowers and leaves. No restoration detected.


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Sold for £150