Lot 197 , A Derby group of sheep, c.1760-5, h. 15.5cm, small losses

A Derby group of sheep, c.1760-5, the figure of a ram standing before bocage with a lamb at is feet, on a flower encrusted mound base, two apertures for candle arms at the rear, patch marks, h. 15.5cm, small losses
Estimate £300-500


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, July 2003 for £1,200.

Small losses to the leaves and flowers on the bocage, the tip of the ram's left horn and a spliter chip the lamb's left ear.


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Sold for £260