Lot 231 , A Derby figure of a seated pug, c.1765-70, h. 8.8cm

A Derby figure of a seated pug, c.1765-70, with pale brown coloured coat and mauve-brown stripe down its back, on a rectangular pad base, patch marks, h. 8.8cm
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.

ex Mercury Antiques, June 2007 for £1,150.

Slight wear to the enamels including the tip of its tail.


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Sold for £850