Lot 196 , An early Derby Pale family figure of a fife and drum player, c. 1756-8, h. 15.3cm, small losses

An early Derby 'Pale family' figure of a fife and drum player, c. 1756-8, playing a pipe and small drum, wearing a floral coat, on a flower encrusted scrollwork base, h. 15.3cm, small losses
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 Simon Spero, March 2007 for £1,400.

Losses to the feather plume on his hat, the tip of the drumstick in his right hand and to the flowers on the base. A piece of brown tac has been stuck to the back of the base so that the figure stands flat.


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Sold for £950