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Chelsea Porcelain Figure of a Gardener, C. 1760.
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Chelsea Porcelain Figure of a Gardener, C. 1760.

18th century
Sold 14 March 2026 · Philip Carrol Antiques
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Fine Chelsea porcelain figure of a gardener, c. 1760. Beautifully modelled by Joseph Willems, and decorated as a man dressed in 18th Century attire, stood next to a large whicker basket, supported by a tree stump, before a vibrantly enamelled flowering tree.

He stands upon a rectangular shaped mound base, encrusted with further flowering plants.

The underside unglazed, and having a ground footrim.

A beautifully observed study, note the sock, slipping down his left leg.

Gold Anchor mark to the reverse.

Height – 14.7 cm, 5 3/4”.

Width – 13.5 cm, 5 1/3”.

Depth – 7.7 cm, 3 1/8”.

Condition – Typical small chips to leaves and flowers. No restoration.

Joseph Willems (1715 – 1766), is listed in Mortimer’s London Directory, as being ‘At the Brussels Coffee House, Chelsea. Teaching drawing, modelling, and has modelled for the Chelsea China Manufactory for many years’

He exhibited at the Society of Artists of Great Britain, and some of his figures were modelled in terracotta, whilst others were reproduced in lead by John Cheere.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Chelsea Porcelain Figure to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14.7cm (5.79")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
7.7cm (3.03")
Reference Numbers
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SA1194409
Description
Fine Chelsea porcelain figure of a gardener, c. 1760. Beautifully modelled by Joseph Willems, and decorated as a man dressed in 18th Century attire, stood next to a large whicker basket, supported by a tree stump, before a vibrantly enamelled flowering tree.
fig 1. An antique hand-painted porcelain figure of a gardener standing beside a flowering shrub and basket, rendered in pastel tones with gilt accents.
fig 1. Chelsea Porcelain Figure of a Gardener, C. 1760.

He stands upon a rectangular shaped mound base, encrusted with further flowering plants.

The underside unglazed, and having a ground footrim.

A beautifully observed study, note the sock, slipping down his left leg.

fig 2. An antique hand-painted porcelain figure of a gardener standing beside a flowering shrub and basket, rendered in pastel tones with gilt accents.
fig 2. Chelsea Porcelain Figure of a Gardener, C. 1760.

Gold Anchor mark to the reverse.

Height – 14.7 cm, 5 3/4”.

Width – 13.5 cm, 5 1/3”.

Depth – 7.7 cm, 3 1/8”.

Condition – Typical small chips to leaves and flowers. No restoration.

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Joseph Willems (1715 – 1766), is listed in Mortimer’s London Directory, as being ‘At the Brussels Coffee House, Chelsea.
Philip Carrol Antiques

Teaching drawing, modelling, and has modelled for the Chelsea China Manufactory for many years’

He exhibited at the Society of Artists of Great Britain, and some of his figures were modelled in terracotta, whilst others were reproduced in lead by John Cheere.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Chelsea Porcelain Figure to the 18th Century.

Height
14.7cm (5.79")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
7.7cm (3.03")
Reference Numbers
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SA1194409
Philip Carrol Antiques
Philip Carrol Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2017

Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

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Philip Carrol Antiques is a registered member of BADA 

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Archive I An antique hand-painted porcelain figure of a gardener standing beside a flowering shrub and basket, rendered in pastel tones with gilt accents. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Chelsea Porcelain Figure of a Gardener, C. 1760.

Archive II An antique hand-painted porcelain figure of a gardener standing beside a flowering shrub and basket, rendered in pastel tones with gilt accents. View II
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An antique hand-painted porcelain figure of a gardener standing beside a flowering shrub and basket, rendered in pastel tones with gilt accents.
Chelsea porcelain figure of a gardener, c. 1760.
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An antique hand-painted porcelain figure of a gardener standing beside a flowering shrub and basket, rendered in pastel tones with gilt accents.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Figurine
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian / Rococo Revival
  • MaterialSoft-paste porcelain, enamel pigments, gold gilding
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsHand-modelled floral encrustations, Polychrome enamel painting, Gilt detailing, Pastoral figural grouping
  • SizeH 14.7 cm (6 in) x W 13.5 cm (5 in) x D 7.7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Eighteenth-century English porcelain figures were produced by early factories like Chelsea, Bow, and Derby, heavily influenced by continental European models from Meissen. These pieces often depicted pastoral, mythological, or theatrical subjects and were initially made from soft-paste porcelain before transitioning to harder formulas.

These figures were typically crafted from soft-paste porcelain, a mixture of white clay, glass frit, and ground minerals, which was hand-modelled and painted with metallic oxide enamels. Artisans frequently applied delicate applied flowers, known as encrustations, by hand before firing the pieces in kilns at lower temperatures than modern hard-paste ceramics.

Authenticity is determined by examining paste characteristics under ultraviolet light, checking for baseline glaze shrinkage (crazing), and identifying factory marks such as the Chelsea gold or red anchor. Hand-painted detailing, slight asymmetries from manual modelling, and the presence of firing cracks or stilt marks also help confirm age and origin.

In a modern interior, these delicate figures serve as focal points when displayed on a clean mantelpiece, inside a glass-fronted cabinet, or atop a minimalist bookshelf to create a juxtaposition of eras. Pairing them with neutral backgrounds allows the intricate polychrome colours and detailed craftsmanship to stand out.

Antique ceramics should be kept out of direct sunlight to prevent enamel fading and stored in stable, climate-controlled environments to avoid thermal shock or moisture damage. Cleaning should be limited to gentle dusting with a soft, dry brush; water and chemical cleaners must be avoided to protect fragile glazes and historical pigments.
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