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2005/200/1 Figures (2), shepherd and shepherdess, porcelain (bone china), made by Derby Porcelain Works, England, 1757-1760. Click to enlarge.
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Shepherd and shepherdess figures by Derby

English porcelain factory, Derby, made this matching shepherd and shepherdess (most likely courtiers dressed as shepherds) at the end of the early 'Patch Mark' period, which went from 1756 to 1765. This is best remembered for the extensive production of figurines in pale colours (it is often referred to as the 'pale period') and the distinctive marks on figurine bases indicating the points where supports had touched the porcelain during the firing of the glaze. Derby decorated its 'patch mark' …

Parts of this object

2005/200/1-1 Figure (1 of 2), shepherd and shepherdess, porcelain (bone china), made by Derby Porcelain Works, England, 1757-1760
Shepherd figure made by Derby
1757-1760
2005/200/1-2 Figure (1 of 2), shepherdess, porcelain (bone china), made by Derby Porcelain Works, England, 1757-1760
Shepherdess figure made by Derby
1757-1760

Summary

Object No.

2005/200/1

Object Statement

Figures (2), shepherd and shepherdess, porcelain (bone china), made by Derby Porcelain Works, England, 1757-1760

Physical Description

Figures (2), shepherd and shepherdess, bone china, made by Derby Porcelain Works, England, 1757-1760

A porcelain figure of a shepherd in a purple feathered cap, a pink cape, blue jacket, white shirt, yellow britches, white stockings and black shoes. In his left arm is a basket of apples, and in his right hand is a single apple. A dog sits at his right leg and flowers surround his feet. The figure stands upon a round base with moulded C scrolls and blue and gilt details.

A porcelain figure of a shepherdess in a blue hat, a floral coat with pink lining, white blouse, orange stomacher, white apron and floral skirt. Her apron is raised in her left hand to hold flowers. A lamb sits in front of her and flowers surround her feet. The figure stands upon a round base with moulded C scrolls and blue and gilt details.

Marks

No marks.

Short URL

https://ma.as/345127

Dimensions

Height

242 mm

Width

110 mm

Source

Credit Line

Transfer from the Art Gallery of NSW, 1998; Bequest of Annie Maria Gillies, 1953

Acquisition Date

14 September 2005

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