Lot 130 , A Derby model of a goldfinch, c.1760-5, h.10cm, restored,

A Derby model of a goldfinch, c.1760-5, perched on a floral encrusted tree branch, patch marks, h.10cm, restored,
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.

Literature: cf. D.G. Rice, Derby Porcelain, pl. 72-74,


ex Stockspring Antiques, Oct. 2003 for £580.

Restoration to the head, beak, feet, and tail, tree stump stem and base.


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Sold for £460