Lot 152 , A matched pair of Derby figures of St. Philip and probably St James the Great, c.1758-60, h. 24.5cm and 25cm, restoration to St. Philip

A matched pair of Derby figures of St. Philip and probably St James the Great, c.1758-60, each wearing a cloak, St. Philip holding a crucifix, St. Thomas with an orb and sword at his feet, on a circular scroll moulded base, patch marks, h. 24.5cm and 25cm, restoration to St. Philip, firing faults
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.

Literature: cf. D.G. Rice, Derby Porcelain, pl. 67 which illustrates the figure of St. Philip.
The pastel colouring indicates these figures pre-date 1760. The original models are attributed to Agostino Carlini from the dry-edge period c.1752-1755 and the figure of St James the Great has previously been identified as St. Thomas or King Lear.

St Philip ex Delomosne & Son Ltd., June 1969 for £190.
St James ex Aurea Carter, June 2005 for £460.

St Philip's hands and his cross have discoloured restoration. Numerous over glazed and enamelled firing cracks.
St James the Great has a few over-glazed firing imperfections and a chip to the rear edge of the base.



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Sold for £1,000