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Chelsea Porcelain Figurine Symbolising Asia, C. 1765.
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Chelsea Porcelain Figurine Symbolising Asia, C. 1765.

18th century
Description

Woman sitting on a camel, symbolising Asia.

Based on a porcelain figurine from 1745 modelled by the artist J.J. KÄNDLER (MEISSEN)

The Chelsea porcelain factory was founded in 1743 by two Frenchmen; Charles Gouyn a goldsmith and Nicholas Sprimont a silversmith.

The Chelsea porcelain factory was the first important porcelain manufactory in England

Its early soft-paste porcelain products were aimed at the aristocratic market.

height 19 cm.

the width of 16 cm

depth 12 cm

weight 839 grams

Golden anchor symbol on the base

Condition:

Minor loss of gilding, otherwise perfect antique condition

Please look at all pictures carefully.

Item will be sent with full tracking and insurance. Please note that shipping costs include labour, packing and postage.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Chelsea Porcelain Asia Figurine to the 18th Century.

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SA996957
Description
Woman sitting on a camel, symbolising Asia.

Based on a porcelain figurine from 1745 modelled by the artist J.J. KÄNDLER (MEISSEN)

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The Chelsea porcelain factory was founded in 1743 by two Frenchmen; Charles Gouyn a goldsmith and Nicholas Sprimont a silversmith.
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fig 1. An 18th-century Chelsea soft-paste porcelain figurine depicting an allegorical female figure of Asia seated beside a camel beneath a palm tree.
fig 1. Chelsea Porcelain Figurine Symbolising Asia, C. 1765.

The Chelsea porcelain factory was the first important porcelain manufactory in England

Its early soft-paste porcelain products were aimed at the aristocratic market.

height 19 cm.

the width of 16 cm

depth 12 cm

fig 2. An 18th-century Chelsea soft-paste porcelain figurine depicting an allegorical female figure of Asia seated beside a camel beneath a palm tree.
fig 2. Chelsea Porcelain Figurine Symbolising Asia, C. 1765.

weight 839 grams

Golden anchor symbol on the base

Condition:

Minor loss of gilding, otherwise perfect antique condition

Please look at all pictures carefully.

Item will be sent with full tracking and insurance. Please note that shipping costs include labour, packing and postage.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Chelsea Porcelain Asia Figurine to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA996957
Gillers Antiques Ltd
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Archive I An 18th-century Chelsea soft-paste porcelain figurine depicting an allegorical female figure of Asia seated beside a camel beneath a palm tree.

Chelsea porcelain figurine symbolising Asia, c. 1765.

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An 18th-century Chelsea soft-paste porcelain figurine depicting an allegorical female figure of Asia seated beside a camel beneath a palm tree.
Chelsea porcelain figurine symbolising Asia, c. 1765.
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Allegorical porcelain figurines, such as representations of the Four Continents, became prominent in 18th-century Europe as decorative symbols of global trade, exploration, and classical personification. European manufactories like Chelsea and Meissen produced these figures for display on dining tables and within cabinets of curiosities.

During the 1760s, English manufactories utilised soft-paste porcelain composed of clay, glass frit, and bone ash, moulded in sections before assembly. After an initial biscuit firing, items were hand-painted with lead-glazed enamels and decorated with mercury gilding before undergoing lower-temperature kiln firings.

Authentic Gold Anchor period Chelsea porcelain, produced between circa 1758 and 1769, frequently features a small painted gold anchor mark alongside rococo scrollwork and floral details. Soft-paste porcelain from this period exhibits characteristic translucency, minor kiln irregularities, and distinct spur marks on the unglazed base.

A porcelain figurine can serve as a focal point when displayed inside a clear glass display dome on a mantelpiece or styled alongside contemporary art publications on a bookshelf. Positioning ceramic accents against minimalist backdrops highlights their sculptural silhouette and colour detail.

Dust the item regularly using a dry, soft camel-hair brush to clean recessed areas without applying pressure. Avoid immersing soft-paste porcelain in water or using liquid detergents, as moisture can enter existing micro-cracks and degrade surface gilding or enamel paint.
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