Lot 150 , A near pair of Derby figures of goldfinches, c.1765-70, h. 6.3 and 6.5cm, one restored

A near pair of Derby figures of goldfinches, c.1765-70, each perched on a flower encrusted tree stump, h. 6.3 and 6.5cm, one restored
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.

The goldfinch in near pristine condition ex Simon Spero, April 1999 for £1,150, the near pair ex Mercury Antiques, Aug. 2005 for £200.

One goldfinch in near pristine condition with slight losses to two leaves.
The second goldfinch has been broken off at the stem with restoration to the tail and several flowers re-built.


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Sold for £420