Lot 143 , Two Derby Pale Family seated figures of a gentleman and a lady, c.1756-8, h. 13.3cm and 13.8cm, restorations

Two Derby 'Pale Family' seated figures of a gentleman and a lady, c.1756-8, holding a basket of flowers and a flower posy, on flower encrusted rococo scrollwork bases, pad marks, h. 13.3cm and 13.8cm, restorations
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.

Gentleman figure ex Stocksping Antiques, April 1996 for £520.
Lady figure ex Jupiter Antiques, Oct. 2010 for £510.

The gentleman figure has high quality restoration to his hat and around his neck.

The lady figure has high quality restorations to her neck, back and right arm and hand.
Both have typical losses to applied flowers and leaves.


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Sold for £420