Lot 145 , A rare Derby small figure of a seated wild boar, c.1760, h. 6.3cm, some restoration

A rare Derby small figure of a seated wild boar, c.1760, on an oblong base, pad marks, h. 6.3cm, some restoration
Estimate £200-300


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 Simon Spero, Nov. 1997 for £1,150.

Restoration to mouth, end of snout and to tail. Slight wear and scuffing to enamels.


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Sold for £850