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Pair of 18th Century Derby Porcelain Animals
Rue des Fontenelles
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Pair of 18th Century Derby Porcelain Animals

18th century
Description

A pair of Derby porcelain models of a sheep and a ram both lying down dating from the late 18th century. Both are in good condition.

Dimensions - 7 x 5 x 5 cm (largest)

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Rue des Fontenelles has dated this Antique Derby Porcelain Sheep to the 18th Century.

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SA1192454
Description
A pair of Derby porcelain models of a sheep and a ram both lying down dating from the late 18th century. Both are in good condition.

Dimensions - 7 x 5 x 5 cm (largest)

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Rue des Fontenelles has dated this Antique Derby Porcelain Sheep to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1192454
Rue des Fontenelles
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2015

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A pair of 18th-century painted porcelain sheep figurines depicting a ram and a ewe reclining on green bases with floral accents.
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Archive I A pair of 18th-century painted porcelain sheep figurines depicting a ram and a ewe reclining on green bases with floral accents.

Pair of 18th Century Derby Porcelain Animals

Archive II A pair of 18th-century painted porcelain sheep figurines depicting a ram and a ewe reclining on green bases with floral accents. View II
Archive III A pair of 18th-century painted porcelain sheep figurines depicting a ram and a ewe reclining on green bases with floral accents. View III
Archive IV A pair of 18th-century painted porcelain sheep figurines depicting a ram and a ewe reclining on green bases with floral accents. View IV
Archive V A pair of 18th-century painted porcelain sheep figurines depicting a ram and a ewe reclining on green bases with floral accents. View V
Archive VI A pair of 18th-century painted porcelain sheep figurines depicting a ram and a ewe reclining on green bases with floral accents. View VI
Archive VII A pair of 18th-century painted porcelain sheep figurines depicting a ram and a ewe reclining on green bases with floral accents. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of 18th-century painted porcelain sheep figurines depicting a ram and a ewe reclining on green bases with floral accents. View VIII
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A pair of 18th-century painted porcelain sheep figurines depicting a ram and a ewe reclining on green bases with floral accents.
Pair of 18th Century Derby Porcelain Animals
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A pair of 18th-century painted porcelain sheep figurines depicting a ram and a ewe reclining on green bases with floral accents.
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Derby porcelain produced in the 18th century is renowned for soft-paste ceramic bodies, fine translucent glaze, and detailed hand-painted enamels. The manufactory specialised in pastoral figures, botanical decoration, and ornamental wares that catered to Georgian aristocratic taste.

Georgian porcelain figures were typically composed of soft-paste porcelain, a mixture of clay and ground glass or frit, fired at lower temperatures than hard-paste porcelain. The painted decoration was executed using polychrome enamel pigments and sealed with a clear glaze.

Authentic pieces often display patch marks on the underside where the piece rested on clay pads during firing, along with a lightweight soft-paste ceramic body. Markings may include incised model numbers, early painted crowns, or crossed batons, though many early figures remained unmarked.

Small porcelain figures can be displayed symmetrically on a mantelpiece, incorporated into open bookshelf vignettes, or arranged under glass display domes. Placing them alongside natural textures like dark wood or stone highlights their delicate glazed surface.

Clean soft-paste porcelain gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to remove dust from crevices. Avoid immersing pieces in water or using liquid chemical cleaners, as moisture can damage uncured restoration work or seep into micro-crazing in the glaze.
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