Lot 149 , A near pair of Derby figures a shepherd and shepherdess, c. 1760, h. 15.5cm, some restoration

A near pair of Derby figures a shepherd and shepherdess, c. 1760, the shepherd holding a letter in his left hand, with a dog by his side, the shepherdess holding a ewe with a flower garland around its neck, both on flower encrusted mound bases, pad marks, h. 15.5cm, some restoration
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.

The shepherd ex Hoff Antiques ltd. Nov. 1979 for £410.
The shepherdess ex Stockspring Antiques, Oct. 1998 for £440.
The shepherdess has slightly discoloured restoration to her hat, neck, bust, right hand and typical minor losses to the encusted flowers and leaves.
The shepherd has restoration to the brim of his hat, left hand, the head of the dog and ear and typical minor losses to the flowers and leaves. The underside of the base has a shallow manufacturing indentation.


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Sold for £200