Lot 107 , A large Derby oval basket, c.1760, W. 28.5cm

A large Derby oval basket, c.1760, the centre painted with exotic birds in a landscape, the exterior applied with flowerheads, W. 28.5cm
Estimate £150-200

Provenance - The Dennis G. Rice collection of early Derby porcelain (1750-1770).

There is a firing crack to the base visible underneath but disguised by the tree branch by the painter at the factory. There is a shallow ground off chip/glaze imperfection to the outer edge of the rim with associated crack. Losses to the applied flowers on the handles.


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Sold for £220