Minton a pair of celadon figurines, с.1869
£475.00
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This is a beautiful celadon parian porcelain figurines made by Minton, modelled as a nice sitting boy and girl and holding flat oval baskets .The practical application of these baskets is presumably salt. The pieces are glazed and tinted with sage green.
Judging by the Impressed marks - MINTON - the figures were made between 1862 and 1871.
The color is a mix of white and wonderfully soft celadon; this means that the porcelain itself is colored, creating a very dense effect. The figure is made with exceptional class, care and detail; not only the figures, their facial expressions, their hands and feet;
Minton was one of the pioneers of English china production alongside other great potters such as Spode, Davenport, Ridgway, Coalport and others. They were located in Staffordshire and were known specifically for their wonderfully fine white bone china and bright colors; there is a color called "Minton Blue" which is a fresh azure blue that Minton excelled in. Minton supplied huge quantities of tablewares, tiles, and other items to the USA in the 19th century; the White House was traditionally supplied with Minton crockery and many great buildings of this era were tiled with Minton tiles.
Dimensions:
Boy : height 18cm,width 8cm,depth 10cm.Weight 403 grams
Girl : Height 18 cm, width 10 cm, depth 7 cm.Weight 412 grams.
Condition
Boy-Restoration of the head on the side of the wig, overpainting of the head-otherwise excellent antique condition
Girl- dot near upper lip , probably a production defect, three small hairline cracks on bottom. firing crack at the bottom of the dress
Otherwise great antique condition with no signs of restoration.
Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.
Minton a pair of celadon figurines, с.1869
£475.00
Judging by the Impressed marks - MINTON - the figures were made between 1862 and 1871.
The color is a mix of white and wonderfully soft celadon; this means that the porcelain itself is colored, creating a very dense effect. The figure is made with exceptional class, care and detail; not only the figures, their facial expressions, their hands and feet;
Minton was one of the pioneers of English china production alongside other great potters such as Spode, Davenport, Ridgway, Coalport and others. They were located in Staffordshire and were known specifically for their wonderfully fine white bone china and bright colors; there is a color called "Minton Blue" which is a fresh azure blue that Minton excelled in. Minton supplied huge quantities of tablewares, tiles, and other items to the USA in the 19th century; the White House was traditionally supplied with Minton crockery and many great buildings of this era were tiled with Minton tiles.
Dimensions:
Boy : height 18cm,width 8cm,depth 10cm.Weight 403 grams
Girl : Height 18 cm, width 10 cm, depth 7 cm.Weight 412 grams.
Condition
Boy-Restoration of the head on the side of the wig, overpainting of the head-otherwise excellent antique condition
Girl- dot near upper lip , probably a production defect, three small hairline cracks on bottom. firing crack at the bottom of the dress
Otherwise great antique condition with no signs of restoration.
Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.