Lot 233 , A rare Derby figure of a barking spaniel, c.1760-5, l. 8cm, minor losses

A rare Derby figure of a barking spaniel, c.1760-5, with a stump supporting its belly on a shaped pad base encrusted with flowers and leaves, pad marks, l. 8cm, minor losses
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.

Literature: cf. D.G. Rice, Derby Porcelain, colour plate L.

ex Bryan Bowden, Oct. 1981 for £625.

Minor losses to the encrusted flowers and leaves. Tiny unglazed patches around the edge of the base. Some visible overglazed firing cracks.


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Sold for £1,600