Lot 168 , A Derby group of sheep, c.1760-5, h. 12.5cm, losses

A Derby group of sheep, c.1760-5, the ram standing before bocage with a lamb recumbent at his feet, on shaped mound base applied with flowers and leaves, h. 12.5cm, 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.

ex David March, Sept. 1992 for £400.

Large losses to bocage.
Losses to rams horn and tail and cracks to both front legs. Losses to lambs left horn and ear and tip of left front hoof. Losses to flowers and leaves on base. Typical over glazed firing cracks to base.



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Sold for £170