Lot 195 , A rare early Derby group of Venus and Cupid, c.1755-7, h. 16cm, small repairs

A rare early Derby group of Venus and Cupid, c.1755-7, both standing before a tree stump, Venus wearing a floral sprigged toga, the mound base painted with flower sprays, unmarked, h. 16cm, small repairs
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.

ex Stockspring Antiques, March 2004 for £1,100.

Discoloured restoration to the join of Venus's arm at the shoulder and her right little finger, Cupid's right hand and left index finger. Over glazed firing crack to the back of the tree stump.


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Sold for £700