Lot 139 , Two Derby Pale family seated figures of musicians, c.1756-9, h. 12.5cm and 12cm, restorations

Two Derby 'Pale family' seated figures of musicians, c.1756-9, the first of a gentleman piper, the rococo scrollwork base encrusted with flowers, h.12.5cm, the second a lady playing a mandolin, on a rococo scrollwork base, h. 12cm, pad marks, h. 12.5cm and 12cm, 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.

The piper ex Mrs Glickstein via Grosvenor Antiques. Nov. 1992 for £350.
The mandolin player ex Klaber & Klaber, Feb. 1990 for £485.

The piper has restoration to his pipe, tip of left shoe, left shoulder and side and has typical small losses to the flowers.
The mandolin player has restoration to her hat, neck, both hands, the neck of the mandolin, left and right cuff and left shoe.


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Sold for £550