Derby Porcelain Bun Seller Figure, English Street Vendor, c.1800
£500.00
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An English porcelain genre figure produced by the Derby porcelain factory during the period of ownership of William Duesbury III and the active management of Michael Kean. The figure depicts a female street vendor selling buns, a subject reflecting contemporary interest in everyday urban life at the turn of the 19th century.
Such street-seller figures belong to the wider European Cris de Paris tradition and were adapted in England with distinctive modelling and colour palettes characteristic of Derby production. The figure is lively and well composed, with a clear narrative pose and careful attention to costume. The modelling is confident and expressive, enhanced by fresh polychrome enamels and well-preserved gilding.
The underside bears a red Derby crown mark consistent with production around circa 1800. The irregularly shaped base and overall finish correspond well with Derby porcelain figures of the late Georgian period.
Dimensions:
Height: 18 cm
Width: 10 cm
Depth: 9 cm
Weight: 328 g
Condition:
Right arm professionally reattached.
Restoration to the right thumb; little finger of the right hand chipped.
Left hand with chipped thumb.
The belt intended to support the basket is partially missing.
Otherwise very good condition, with strong colours and well-preserved gilding.
Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them.
Derby Porcelain Bun Seller Figure, English Street Vendor, c.1800
£500.00
Such street-seller figures belong to the wider European Cris de Paris tradition and were adapted in England with distinctive modelling and colour palettes characteristic of Derby production. The figure is lively and well composed, with a clear narrative pose and careful attention to costume. The modelling is confident and expressive, enhanced by fresh polychrome enamels and well-preserved gilding.
The underside bears a red Derby crown mark consistent with production around circa 1800. The irregularly shaped base and overall finish correspond well with Derby porcelain figures of the late Georgian period.
Dimensions:
Height: 18 cm
Width: 10 cm
Depth: 9 cm
Weight: 328 g
Condition:
Right arm professionally reattached.
Restoration to the right thumb; little finger of the right hand chipped.
Left hand with chipped thumb.
The belt intended to support the basket is partially missing.
Otherwise very good condition, with strong colours and well-preserved gilding.
Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them.