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Suffolk, UK
Rare Early Derby Porcelain Figure Sheep Grazing Ewe c.1760-1765
REF: RA1085 / LA565773
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Description
A beautiful early Derby porcelain model of a standing ewe grazing. Stood on a naturalistic moulded base, lightly washed in green enamel and decorated with small leaf arrangements. A central support is disguised as a tree trunk. The ewe, very finely modelled and delicately decorated. c.1760-1765.
Provenance: The Dennis G. Rice Collection of fine early Derby Porcelain (1750-1770) - Gorringes 12 March 2019.
measurements
It measures 7cm (2 3/4") high, 10.3cm (4 1/8") long and 5.5cm (2 1/8") wide.
declaration
The Fancy Fox has clarified that the Rare Early Derby Porcelain Figure Sheep Grazing Ewe c.1760-1765 (LA565773) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1760-1765
condition
Condition is very good. There are two chips on the under edge of the base and another to the reverse. There are small losses to the tips of the ears and a fine hairline across she back left leg. No repairs or restoration and minimal handling wear.
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c.1760-1765
location
This Rare Early Derby Porcelain Figure Sheep Grazing Ewe c.1760-1765 is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom
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