Lot 176 , A rare large Derby Venus & Cupid rococo vase, c.1758, h. 31.5cm, restored

A rare large Derby 'Venus & Cupid' rococo vase, c.1758, the waisted vase finely painted with insects including a large bee, moths and caterpillars, encrusted with white flowers and modelled with the figures of Venus and Cupid to each side, the former wearing a dress painted in 'Cotton-Stem' style with loose bouquets of flowers, patch marks, h. 31.5cm, restored
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, pl. 139.

ex Charles Woollett & Son, June 1968 for £125.

Discoloured restoration to Venus' neck. Discoloured restoration and rebuilding and repainting to the base. Typical firing cracks. Losses to encrusted flowers and leaves.


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Sold for £1,200