Lot 210 , A pair of Derby figures of foxes, c.1810-30, H. 7cm
A pair of Derby figures of foxes, c.1810-30, H. 7cm
Estimate £40-60
Provenance - Dennis G. Rice collection
cf. Dennis G. Rice, English Porcelain Animals of the 19th century, figure 134.
One has a hairline crack through both front legs and possible restoration to the tail, it may well have been off the base. It also has flaking to the paint on its back, both pieces have wear to gold paint.
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Sold for £170