Lot 167 , A rare Derby Dry-Edge figure of a lamb, c.1750-5, l.10.5cm, one ear restored

A rare Derby 'Dry-Edge' figure of a lamb, c.1750-5, standing with its belly supported by a stump, on a mound base encrusted with flowers and leaves, l.10.5cm, one ear restored
Estimate £400-600


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.

ex Stockspring Antiques, Nov. 2009 for £1,680 and W.H. Moss collection, illustrated in Winifred Williams 1973 exhibition of Early Derby Porcelain 1750-70.

Right ear restored and small losses to flowers and leaves, some fine crazing to the glaze. Manufacturing Indentation or old worn chip to edge of base.


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Sold for £1,800