Lot 201 , A matched pair of early Derby figures of a stag and hind, c.1756-8, l. 10cm and 11cm, some faults

A matched pair of early Derby figures of a stag and hind, c.1756-8, each recumbent on a flower encrusted pad base, patch marks, l. 10cm and 11cm, some faults
Estimate £200-300


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. 29 which illustrates a pair of white versions of these figures made during the earlier 'dry-edge' period.

The hind ex Glenister, c.1960 for £88.

The hind has restoration to both ears, its front left leg and a crack to the base.
The stag is lacking its horns and some leaves and flower petals and has restoration to both ears.


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Sold for £400