Rare Derby blue and white porcelain tureen, c. 1760.

A rare Derby porcelain sauce tureen and cover, c. 1760. Inspired by a Chinese Export porcelain model, the quatrelobed tureen is hand painted in underglaze blue, with chinoiserie river scenes of pavilions on islands, divided by birds flying amongst sprays of flowers. Having a cell net diaper rim, with a large spray of flowers to the interior. The cover similarly painted and having four sprays of flowers, beneath a large bud finial, issuing from a leafing branch. The footrim factory ground. Derby porcelain decorated in blue and white is much less common, in comparison to its rival factories at this period. Length -16.5 cm, 6 1/2”. Height – 12.7 cm, 5”. Depth – 14.5 cm, 5 3/4”. Condition – Excellent. No damage. No restoration.