What are antique bocage figures?

These pieces are ceramic sculptures decorated with applied leafy backgrounds representing trees and arbours. They portray pastoral characters, mythological figures, and animals. Originating in eighteenth-century European ceramic factories, makers continued producing these decorative works through the nineteenth century in various regional styles.

How were these figures used?

Many examples served as decorative mantel ornaments or cabinet pieces designed to display refined taste and pastoral themes. Certain models functioned practically as candlesticks or spill vases, integrating candle sockets and holders directly into the leafy background foliage.

How do I identify different periods?

Early eighteenth-century examples utilise soft-paste porcelain bodies with delicate hand-modelled leaves and hand-painted enamel decoration. Nineteenth-century pieces often employ sturdier earthenware or Paris porcelain bodies with different glaze characteristics. Factory marks, when present, help confirm whether a piece originates from eighteenth-century English works or nineteenth-century revival periods.

How should I care for them?

Dust these fragile ceramic pieces gently with a soft dry brush to protect the delicate applied leaves and painted enamel surfaces. Keep them away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid using water or cleaning solutions on antique porcelain and earthenware, as moisture can penetrate unglazed areas and old repairs.

Home > Bocage Figures > Page 2

Antique Bocage Figures

30 items · page 2 of 2

← Page 2 of 2 →

These antique bocage figures bring eighteenth and nineteenth century pastoral scenes to life through intricate porcelain and pottery foliage.

Superb Pair of Edme Samson Porcelain Figures After Chelsea Cherubs / Putti with Goats

19th century

Save

Superb Pair of Edme Samson Porcelain Figures After Chelsea Cherubs / Putti with Goats

From The Fancy Fox

£365

3+ MONTHS AGO

ceramics

Derby Pair of Musician Candlesticks, Patch-mark Period, C. 1765–1770

18th century

Save

Derby Pair of Musician Candlesticks, Patch-mark Period, C. 1765–1770

From Ritas Bazaar

£1,000

3+ MONTHS AGO

ceramics

Derby Pair of Candlestick Figures, Musicians with Bocage, C.1765

18th century

Save

Derby Pair of Candlestick Figures, Musicians with Bocage, C.1765

From Ritas Bazaar

£1,000

3+ MONTHS AGO

ceramics

Georgian Derby Porcelain Candlestick “Dog and Birds”, Museum-referenced Antique, C.1760

18th century

Save

Georgian Derby Porcelain Candlestick “Dog and Birds”, Museum-referenced Antique, C.1760

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£1,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

ceramics

Samson Porcelain Figures, "The Idyllic Musicians", Paris, C.1880, After Derby

19th century

Save

Samson Porcelain Figures, "The Idyllic Musicians", Paris, C.1880, After Derby

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£500

3+ MONTHS AGO

ceramics

Derby Porcelain Figural Candlesticks, Georgian C. 1770

18th century

Save

Derby Porcelain Figural Candlesticks, Georgian C. 1770

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£600

3+ MONTHS AGO

ceramics

Bow Porcelain Rare Figurine of a Boy Drummer, C. 1744, Gold Anchor Mark, Finely Painted in Pastel Hues, Early English Porcelain.

18th century

Save

Bow Porcelain Rare Figurine of a Boy Drummer, C. 1744, Gold Anchor Mark, Finely Painted in Pastel Hues, Early English Porcelain.

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£450

3+ MONTHS AGO

ceramics

Pair Bow Porcelain Bocage Candlesticks, C. 1765.

18th century

Save

Pair Bow Porcelain Bocage Candlesticks, C. 1765.

From Philip Carrol Antiques

£690

3+ MONTHS AGO

lighting

19th century

Save

Dresden, Germany After Derby Figurines Shepherd and Shepherdess, 19th Century.

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£400

3+ MONTHS AGO

ceramics

Samson of Paris After Chelsea Bocage Figurines, C. 1850

19th century

Save

Samson of Paris After Chelsea Bocage Figurines, C. 1850

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£400

3+ MONTHS AGO

ceramics

Listings span the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, featuring porcelain, earthenware, and pearlware materials formed into figures, candlesticks, and spill vases.

Antique Staffordshire Pottery - Walton - Pearlware Sheep & Lamb Figure

19th century

Save

Antique Staffordshire Pottery - Walton - Pearlware Sheep & Lamb Figure

From Rams Head Antiques

£265

3+ MONTHS AGO

ceramics

19th century

Save

Antique Derby Figurine Court Hairdresser, Early 19th Century,rare.

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£700

3+ MONTHS AGO

ceramics

18th century

Save

Meissen Pair of Musicians Seated in Ormolu Candelabra , 18th Century

From Treaders Collectables

£9,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

lighting

Stunning Quality Antique Victorian Staffordshire Figure

19th century

Save

Stunning Quality Antique Victorian Staffordshire Figure

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£295

3+ MONTHS AGO

ceramics

← 1 2 →

Antique Bocage Figures

Superb Pair of Edme Samson Porcelain Figures After Chelsea Cherubs / Putti with Goats

Derby Pair of Musician Candlesticks, Patch-mark Period, C. 1765–1770

Derby Pair of Candlestick Figures, Musicians with Bocage, C.1765

Georgian Derby Porcelain Candlestick “Dog and Birds”, Museum-referenced Antique, C.1760

Samson Porcelain Figures, "The Idyllic Musicians", Paris, C.1880, After Derby

Derby Porcelain Figural Candlesticks, Georgian C. 1770

Bow Porcelain Rare Figurine of a Boy Drummer, C. 1744, Gold Anchor Mark, Finely Painted in Pastel Hues, Early English Porcelain.

Pair Bow Porcelain Bocage Candlesticks, C. 1765.

Dresden, Germany After Derby Figurines Shepherd and Shepherdess, 19th Century.

Samson of Paris After Chelsea Bocage Figurines, C. 1850

Antique Staffordshire Pottery - Walton - Pearlware Sheep & Lamb Figure

Antique Derby Figurine Court Hairdresser, Early 19th Century,rare.

Meissen Pair of Musicians Seated in Ormolu Candelabra , 18th Century

Stunning Quality Antique Victorian Staffordshire Figure

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Movements

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Freshness

Online Payments

Categories