Derby Pair of Porcelain Figures “Boy Reading a Book and Girl Tatting”, C. 1785

Name: Derby Pair of Porcelain Figures “Boy Reading a Book and Girl Tatting”, C. 1785
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1200350
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Gillers Antiques Ltd

Description

This fine Derby porcelain pair corresponds to model no. 314, adapted from the earlier 1771 design no. 184.

The scene depicts a gentleman seated with a book beside a young woman practising tatting, holding a lace shuttle in her right hand. The female figure is decorated with a deep cobalt-blue skirt enriched with gilded floral motifs, a pink bodice with gilt accents and a gilt necklace, while the male figure is painted in harmonising polychrome enamels.

Both figures are seated on ornate rococo chairs supported by pierced scrolled bases with floral ornament and gilded highlights. The popularity of this composition resulted in repeated reissues in varied colourways during the late 18th and 19th centuries. The factory numbering remains preserved to the bases.

Dimensions

Girl — height 16.5 cm; width 9.3 cm; depth 11 cm; weight 500 g.

Boy — height 17 cm; width 9.3 cm; depth 12.5 cm; weight 608 g.

Condition

Girl — minor losses to gilding; small loss to the tatting shuttle in the right hand.

Boy — restored left leg; restored right arm from the shoulder including the book; chair repaired, the restoration is of a reasonably good standard; minor losses to gilding.

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.

Physical Dimensions

Height

16.5cm (6.50")

Width

9.3cm (3.66")

Depth

11cm (4.33")

Declaration

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1200350

Dealers Internal Reference

B1652

Description

This fine Derby porcelain pair corresponds to model no. 314, adapted from the earlier 1771 design no. 184.

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The scene depicts a gentleman seated with a book beside a young woman practising tatting, holding a lace shuttle in her right hand.

Gillers Antiques Ltd

The female figure is decorated with a deep cobalt-blue skirt enriched with gilded floral motifs, a pink bodice with gilt accents and a gilt necklace, while the male figure is painted in harmonising polychrome enamels.

fig 1. Derby Pair of Porcelain Figures “Boy Reading a Book and Girl Tatting”, c. 1785 — fig 1. Derby Pair of Porcelain Figures “Boy Reading a Book and Girl Tatting”, C. 1785

Both figures are seated on ornate rococo chairs supported by pierced scrolled bases with floral ornament and gilded highlights. The popularity of this composition resulted in repeated reissues in varied colourways during the late 18th and 19th centuries. The factory numbering remains preserved to the bases.

fig 2. Derby Pair of Porcelain Figures “Boy Reading a Book and Girl Tatting”, c. 1785 — fig 2. Derby Pair of Porcelain Figures “Boy Reading a Book and Girl Tatting”, C. 1785

Dimensions

Girl — height 16.5 cm; width 9.3 cm; depth 11 cm; weight 500 g.

Boy — height 17 cm; width 9.3 cm; depth 12.5 cm; weight 608 g.

Condition

Girl — minor losses to gilding; small loss to the tatting shuttle in the right hand.

fig 3. Derby Pair of Porcelain Figures “Boy Reading a Book and Girl Tatting”, c. 1785 — fig 3. Derby Pair of Porcelain Figures “Boy Reading a Book and Girl Tatting”, C. 1785

Boy — restored left leg; restored right arm from the shoulder including the book; chair repaired, the restoration is of a reasonably good standard; minor losses to gilding.

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.