Lot 1256 , A pair of Derby Neoclassical biscuit figures of a gardener and companion, c.1771 h. 18.5 and 19cm

A pair of Derby Neoclassical biscuit figures of a gardener and companion, c.1771 h. 18.5 and 19cm
Estimate £80-120


Provenance:
The Dennis G. Rice Collection of fine early Derby Porcelain

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.

ex Churchill Antique Centre, Lewes, July 1998 for £400.
There is loss to foliage on both pieces, gent has been restored, at some point he was separated from the pillar that he is leaning on and there is a crack visible where he connected to the pillar. Both pieces have been heavily restored and sprayed.


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Sold for £110