Lot 127 , A Derby figure of a lowing cow, c.1765-70, l. 7.6cm, bocage and horns restored

A Derby figure of a lowing cow, c.1765-70, recumbent under an over-hanging tree, the tail lost in manufacture, patch marks, l. 7.6cm, bocage and horns restored
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.

ex Klaber & Klaber, May 1980.

ex Klaber & Klaber, May 1980 for £150.

The tail was lost in manufacture with sharp glazed points, bocage and horns restored and with typical losses to the flowers.


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Sold for £220