Ritas Bazaar has dated these Bloor Derby Porcelain Figures to the 19th Century.
The model originates in mid-18th-century Saxon pastoral sculpture and compositions associated with Johann Joachim Kändler. As documented in Peter Bradshaw, Derby Porcelain Figures 1750–1848, the subject was first introduced at Derby around 1758 and continued in production, with variations, well into the Bloor Derby era.
The longevity of this design reflects its sustained popularity and decorative appeal over several generations. This pair represents a later factory continuation of a classic Derby model.
The undersides show faint Bloor Derby marks, kiln and shelf marks, old inventory residues, and the incised working number 55, consistent with early 19th-century Derby production.
A well-documented Bloor Derby pastoral pair with strong presence as a set.
Dimensions and weights:
Female figure: height 19.5 cm; width 11 cm; depth 8 cm; weight 535 g.
Male figure: height 20 cm; width 11 cm; depth 8 cm; weight 447 g.
Condition:
Female figure: loss to the flower formerly held in the left hand; a small chip to the rim of the hat; a blue underglaze smear on the nose, likely the result of an old local retouching attempt.
Male figure: enamel losses to the hat and to the shoes.
Both figures are otherwise in normal antique condition, with honest age-related wear and no major restorations, retaining strong color, good definition and an excellent overall presence as a pair.
Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.
Ritas Bazaar has dated these Bloor Derby Porcelain Figures to the 19th Century.
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Bloor Derby Porcelain Pair “The Dresden Shepherds”, circa 1825
