Lot 147 , Three Derby figures of ewes, c. 1760-5, Some faults

Three Derby figures of ewes, c. 1760-5, two of the figures standing and bowing to eat grass on encrusted bases, l. 10.5 and 9.8cm and the last recumbent with head turned dexter on a flower encrusted base, l.11cm Some faults
Estimate £150-250


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.

Recumbent sheep is ex Stockspring Antiques, May 1998.
The ewe standing on a green washed base ex Simon Spero, Feb.1995 for £630.

The ewe standing and bowing to eat grass on a leaf encrusted base has chip losses to both ears ,some leaves and to the edge of the base and a hairline crack around its rear left leg.
The recumbent ewe has large chip losses to both ears and leaves
The ewe standing and bowing to eat grass on a flower encrusted base has restored ears and re-stuck tail


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Sold for £460