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Fine and Large Pair of George III Derby Recumbent Stag Figures
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Fine and Large Pair of George III Derby Recumbent Stag Figures

18th century
Description

Impressive of unusually large scale, these figures were manufactured in Derby, England c.1765.

Both stags are recline upon naturalistic rock work and grass bases. Each is finely painted in slightly different subdued tones, with spotted highlights on their fur. They are at rest under the boughs of trees which are studded with finely worked and brightly coloured bocage foliage.

A rare pair and each has survived in a remarkable state of conservation, with very minor 'nicks'

Measuring: 20 x 18 x 6 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

The English Interior has dated these Derby Porcelain Stag Figures to the 18th Century.

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SA1232862
Description
Impressive of unusually large scale, these figures were manufactured in Derby, England c.1765.

Both stags are recline upon naturalistic rock work and grass bases. Each is finely painted in slightly different subdued tones, with spotted highlights on their fur.

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They are at rest under the boughs of trees which are studded with finely worked and brightly coloured bocage foliage.
The English Interior

A rare pair and each has survived in a remarkable state of conservation, with very minor 'nicks'

Measuring: 20 x 18 x 6 cm

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

The English Interior has dated these Derby Porcelain Stag Figures to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232862
The English Interior
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A pair of 18th-century English porcelain figures depicting recumbent stags resting before detailed green and floral bocage background foliage.
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Archive I A pair of 18th-century English porcelain figures depicting recumbent stags resting before detailed green and floral bocage background foliage.

Fine and Large Pair of George III Derby Recumbent Stag Figures

Archive II A pair of 18th-century English porcelain figures depicting recumbent stags resting before detailed green and floral bocage background foliage. View II
Archive III A pair of 18th-century English porcelain figures depicting recumbent stags resting before detailed green and floral bocage background foliage. View III
Archive IV A pair of 18th-century English porcelain figures depicting recumbent stags resting before detailed green and floral bocage background foliage. View IV
Archive V A pair of 18th-century English porcelain figures depicting recumbent stags resting before detailed green and floral bocage background foliage. View V
Archive VI A pair of 18th-century English porcelain figures depicting recumbent stags resting before detailed green and floral bocage background foliage. View VI
Archive VII A pair of 18th-century English porcelain figures depicting recumbent stags resting before detailed green and floral bocage background foliage. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of 18th-century English porcelain figures depicting recumbent stags resting before detailed green and floral bocage background foliage. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of 18th-century English porcelain figures depicting recumbent stags resting before detailed green and floral bocage background foliage. View IX
Archive X A pair of 18th-century English porcelain figures depicting recumbent stags resting before detailed green and floral bocage background foliage. View X
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Archive XII A pair of 18th-century English porcelain figures depicting recumbent stags resting before detailed green and floral bocage background foliage. View XII
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Tadcaster
North Yorkshire
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The English Interior
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Location: The Duke of Somersets House, Kirkgate, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9AD , United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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A pair of 18th-century English porcelain figures depicting recumbent stags resting before detailed green and floral bocage background foliage.
FINE AND LARGE PAIR OF GEORGE III DERBY RECUMBENT STAG FIGURES
Ref: SA1232862
A pair of 18th-century English porcelain figures depicting recumbent stags resting before detailed green and floral bocage background foliage.
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18th-century Derby porcelain figures are known for soft-paste ceramic construction, hand-painted polychrome enamel decoration, and intricate bocage background tree structures representing natural pastoral scenes.

Craftsmen utilised soft-paste porcelain clay moulded by hand, decorated with enamel glazes, and fired at high temperatures to fix the vibrant pigments and delicate floral leaf details.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-modelled floral bocage, slight manufacturing firing irregularities, gentle glaze wear consistent with age, and characteristic patch marks on the unglazed underside of the base.

Positioning a symmetrical pair on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard top, or within a glass-fronted display cabinet creates a focal point that adds historical depth to modern spaces.

Dust delicate foliage details using a soft, clean artist paintbrush, avoiding liquid immersion or abrasive chemical cleaners that can erode the glaze and painted enamels.
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