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Pair of Antique Victorian Continental Porcelain Figures
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Pair of Antique Victorian Continental Porcelain Figures

19th century
Description

Pair of antique Victorian continental porcelain figures of a lady stood next to a sheep and man holding a ram in wonderful colorful period clothing.

A charming pair in lovely original condition.

H 20cm

W 8cm

D 8cm

Date 1870

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Porcelain Pastoral Figurines to the 19th Century.

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SA1162016
Dealers Internal Reference
233C
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Description
Pair of antique Victorian continental porcelain figures of a lady stood next to a sheep and man holding a ram in wonderful colorful period clothing.

A charming pair in lovely original condition.

H 20cm

W 8cm

D 8cm

Date 1870

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Porcelain Pastoral Figurines to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1162016
Dealers Internal Ref
233C
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A pair of antique hand-painted Continental porcelain pastoral figures depicting a shepherd with a goat and a shepherdess with a lamb on Rococo scroll bases.
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Pair of Antique Victorian Continental Porcelain Figures

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A pair of antique hand-painted Continental porcelain pastoral figures depicting a shepherd with a goat and a shepherdess with a lamb on Rococo scroll bases.
Pair of Antique Victorian Continental Porcelain Figures
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Pastoral figures gained popularity in 18th and 19th-century Europe, originating from European porcelain factories such as Meissen and Dresden. These items portrayed idealized rural life, featuring shepherds, shepherdesses, and rustic attire inspired by Neoclassical and Rococo artistic trends.

These figures were typically slip-cast or mould-formed using hard-paste or soft-paste porcelain clay. Following an initial firing, details were hand-painted with ceramic enamels and gilded with leaf before undergoing additional kiln firings to fuse the colours to the glaze.

Authenticity is assessed through factory maker marks under the glaze on the base, such as crossed swords or crowns, as well as incised mould numbers. Hand-painted enamel details, visible brushstrokes, unglazed foot rims, and sharp modelling of fine details like fingers and flowers also indicate period production.

Pairing these figures with minimalist surfaces or placing them inside modern glass display cabinets creates a curated visual contrast. Arranging them symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece or combining them with modern art books on a console table adds historic texture to modern spaces.

Dust figures regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush to prevent buildup in intricate crevices. Avoid immersing pieces with gilded details or cold-painted restoration in water, and never use abrasive detergents or chemical solvents.
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