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Derby Porcelain Figure of Minerva, Circa 1780
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Derby Porcelain Figure of Minerva, Circa 1780

18th century
Description

Derby Porcelain Figure of Minerva, circa 1780, standing in a pale yellow ground robe, on a pierced blue and gilt scroll base, 26cm high

Date of Manufacture

Treaders Collectables has dated this Derby Porcelain Minerva Figurine to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 08511938
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 235-260 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Unglazed patch marks on base: firing pads used during production.
Incised number 298 to underside: mould number matching eighteenth-century Derby records.
Pierced rococo scroll base: openwork moulding favoured on early figures.
Hand-painted polychrome florals on robe: delicate on-glaze enamel painting.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1073134
Dealers Internal Reference
5085
Description
Derby Porcelain Figure of Minerva, circa 1780, standing in a pale yellow ground robe, on a pierced blue and gilt scroll base, 26cm high
Date of Manufacture

Treaders Collectables has dated this Derby Porcelain Minerva Figurine to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08511938
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 235-260 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Unglazed patch marks on base: firing pads used during production.
Incised number 298 to underside: mould number matching eighteenth-century Derby records.
Pierced rococo scroll base: openwork moulding favoured on early figures.
Hand-painted polychrome florals on robe: delicate on-glaze enamel painting.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1073134
Dealers Internal Ref
5085
Treaders Collectables
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An eighteenth-century Derby porcelain figurine representing Minerva, styled with hand-painted polychrome enamels, gilding, an owl, and a shield on a pierced base.
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Archive I An eighteenth-century Derby porcelain figurine representing Minerva, styled with hand-painted polychrome enamels, gilding, an owl, and a shield on a pierced base.

Derby Porcelain Figure of Minerva, Circa 1780

Archive II An eighteenth-century Derby porcelain figurine representing Minerva, styled with hand-painted polychrome enamels, gilding, an owl, and a shield on a pierced base. View II
Archive III An eighteenth-century Derby porcelain figurine representing Minerva, styled with hand-painted polychrome enamels, gilding, an owl, and a shield on a pierced base. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for An eighteenth-century Derby porcelain figurine representing Minerva, styled with hand-painted polychrome enamels, gilding, an owl, and a shield on a pierced base.
Archive V An eighteenth-century Derby porcelain figurine representing Minerva, styled with hand-painted polychrome enamels, gilding, an owl, and a shield on a pierced base. View V
Archive VI An eighteenth-century Derby porcelain figurine representing Minerva, styled with hand-painted polychrome enamels, gilding, an owl, and a shield on a pierced base. View VI
Archive VII An eighteenth-century Derby porcelain figurine representing Minerva, styled with hand-painted polychrome enamels, gilding, an owl, and a shield on a pierced base. View VII
Archive VIII An eighteenth-century Derby porcelain figurine representing Minerva, styled with hand-painted polychrome enamels, gilding, an owl, and a shield on a pierced base. View VIII
Archive IX An eighteenth-century Derby porcelain figurine representing Minerva, styled with hand-painted polychrome enamels, gilding, an owl, and a shield on a pierced base. View IX
Archive X An eighteenth-century Derby porcelain figurine representing Minerva, styled with hand-painted polychrome enamels, gilding, an owl, and a shield on a pierced base. View X
Archive XI An eighteenth-century Derby porcelain figurine representing Minerva, styled with hand-painted polychrome enamels, gilding, an owl, and a shield on a pierced base. View XI
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An eighteenth-century Derby porcelain figurine representing Minerva, styled with hand-painted polychrome enamels, gilding, an owl, and a shield on a pierced base.
DERBY PORCELAIN FIGURE OF MINERVA, CIRCA 1780
Ref: SA1073134
An eighteenth-century Derby porcelain figurine representing Minerva, styled with hand-painted polychrome enamels, gilding, an owl, and a shield on a pierced base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Figurines
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel, Gold Leaf
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsHelmet and shield, Owl on books, Pierced scroll base, Flowing drapery
  • SizeH 26 cm (10 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

This Georgian decorative figurine depicts the goddess Minerva in eighteenth-century porcelain, finished with hand-painted polychrome enamel details in shades of pink, pale blue, white and red, alongside delicate gold leaf gilding. The figure stands wearing a helmet and flowing drapery, positioned next to a shield with a mask motif and an owl perched upon a stack of books, all supported by an ornate pierced scroll base finished in blue and gold. Fine details include naturalistic facial expressions, patterned robes with gold cross-hatching, and open-toed sandals on the feet. Measuring 26 cm high, 13 cm wide, and 11 cm deep, this piece suits placement on a mantelpiece as an accent in a traditional interior. The structure rests on a decorative base designed for tabletop or shelf display in living areas or studies.

FAQs

Eighteenth-century Derby porcelain figures are known for detailed hand-painted overglaze enamels, gilding, and classical or allegorical subjects produced during the Duesbury period.

Georgian figurines were crafted using soft-paste porcelain clay bodies, decorated with polychrome enamel pigments and hand-applied gold leaf gilding before final firing.

Authentic pieces often feature patch marks on the base undersides, precise hand-painted facial features, translucent soft-paste bodies, and period-appropriate incised model numbers.

Displaying historical porcelain statuettes inside glass cabinets, on fireplaces, or alongside contemporary art objects creates a juxtaposed focal point within classic and modern settings.

Dust gently using a soft dry brush, avoiding water immersion or abrasive cleaners that could compromise unglazed porcelain surfaces, cold paint, or delicate gilding.
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