Antique English Derby porcelain stag, 18th century deer figure with bocage

Antique English Derby porcelain stag, 18th century deer figure with bocage

£2,500.00
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Antique English Derby porcelain stag, 18th century deer figure with bocage
  • Antique English Derby porcelain stag, 18th century deer figure with bocage
  • Antique English Derby porcelain stag, 18th century deer figure with bocage
  • Antique English Derby porcelain stag, 18th century deer figure with bocage
  • Antique English Derby porcelain stag, 18th century deer figure with bocage
  • Antique English Derby porcelain stag, 18th century deer figure with bocage
  • Antique English Derby porcelain stag, 18th century deer figure with bocage
  • Antique English Derby porcelain stag, 18th century deer figure with bocage
  • Antique English Derby porcelain stag, 18th century deer figure with bocage
  • Antique English Derby porcelain stag, 18th century deer figure with bocage
  • Antique English Derby porcelain stag, 18th century deer figure with bocage
  • Antique English Derby porcelain stag, 18th century deer figure with bocage
  • Antique English Derby porcelain stag, 18th century deer figure with bocage
  • Antique English Derby porcelain stag, 18th century deer figure with bocage
  • Antique English Derby porcelain stag, 18th century deer figure with bocage
  • Antique English Derby porcelain stag, 18th century deer figure with bocage
  • Antique English Derby porcelain stag, 18th century deer figure with bocage
  • Antique English Derby porcelain stag, 18th century deer figure with bocage
  • Antique English Derby porcelain stag, 18th century deer figure with bocage
  • Antique English Derby porcelain stag, 18th century deer figure with bocage
  • Antique English Derby porcelain stag, 18th century deer figure with bocage
  • Antique English Derby porcelain stag, 18th century deer figure with bocage
  • Antique English Derby porcelain stag, 18th century deer figure with bocage
  • Antique English Derby porcelain stag, 18th century deer figure with bocage
  • Antique English Derby porcelain stag, 18th century deer figure with bocage
Antique English Derby porcelain stag, 18th century deer figure with bocage

Antique English Derby porcelain stag, 18th century deer figure with bocage

£2,500.00
A finely modelled Derby soft-paste porcelain figure of a recumbent stag with bocage, produced in the town of Derby, one of the earliest centres of porcelain manufacture in England, c. 1755-1765. The animal is shown alert, with head raised and slightly turned, painted in the characteristic early Derby manner with mottled iron-red patches over a pale ground.

The composition belongs to the well-known Derby model "Stag and Doe at Lodge". This example corresponds to the bocage variant (model E100), distinguished by its fully developed tree and applied floral decoration, giving the piece a strong sculptural presence.

The stag held particular significance in Derby, appearing in the town's heraldic tradition, which explains the attention given to deer models in early production.

The underside retains two old collection labels reading "Definitely early / Derby source by / Bernard Watney / and Henry Sandon" and "identified by Bernard Watney / Early Derby - 1754", with "1815" crossed out. These references link the piece to two leading authorities on English porcelain.

Larger bocage models of this type are considerably less common than smaller early versions, making this an especially desirable example for collectors.

Measurements
Height: 21 cm (8.3″)
Length: 18.5 cm (7.3″)
Depth: 12 cm (4.7″)
Weight: 723 g

Condition
Chips to the tree; antlers restored with visible traces of old restoration; chips to flowers and leaves; the left ear restored; otherwise excellent antique condition.

Shipping & Packaging
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Shipping cost includes labour, packaging and postage.
Carefully packed using appropriate materials.

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Questions are welcome.

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