Extremely rare Derby figurine “Taste” , part of " The Five Senses" set, c.1765

Description: Extremely rare Derby figurine “Taste” , part of " The Five Senses" set, c.1765This product data sheet is originally written in English.Extremely rare soft-paste porcelain figurine “Taste” , part of " The Five Senses" Derby set. This figure depicts a bareheaded youth clad in a shirt, jacket and breeches, seated beside a leopard that he strokes with his right hand. Originally had a bunch of grapes in his left hand, but they are missing. You can see this figure in Peter Bradshaw's "Derby Porcelain Figures 1750-1848 " pp.216-217 It seems to me that not a single collector or museum has a complete set of "The Five Senses"; I could not find this figure in any public collection either. Peter Bradshaw's book on page 217 states that this model is in the collection of Hanbury Hall. But now there is no such figurine in the wonderful collection of this National Trust estate. Over the past 15 years, this figurine has been on sale only once. This figurine appears to be part of a unique collection of porcelain Derby figurines, which has been meticulously gathered over many years The Derby Porcelain factory has its roots in the late 1740s, when Andrew Planché, a Walloon Huguenot refugee, started making simple porcelain toys shaped like animals in his back yard. In 1756 Staffordshire enameller William Duysbury and banker John Heath started a new porcelain factory with Planché and this was to grow out to the largest factory of its time, buying up the bankrupted Chelsea and Bow factories, as well as the stock of several other workshops including that of James Giles. The combination of various traditions, porcelain making skills and sophisticated clients enabled Duesbury to create one of the best porcelain factories of the 18th and 19th Centuries, which after many ups and downs is still operative today. The reputation of the factory’s output was at its 18th century peak and in self-published advertising material, the “Derby Porcelain Manufactory” was proclaiming itself to be “the second Dresden”. Duesbury maintained what would now be termed “retail space” independent of the Chelsea works, at a former pub – The Castle Tavern – in Bedford Street, Covent Garden. This was both a warehousing facility and an exhibition area, and was the shopfront for what had by now become “a very thriving and lucrative trade”. Derby porcelain was hand painted, some with with imari patterns, in London at the Chelsea pemises and the output from this dual operation is Chelsea Derby. Ultimately, the Chelsea site was closed down and the name Derby continued in increasingly splendid isolation, to the point where continued Royal patronage afforded Duesbury license to append a crown to his trademark, Royal Crown Derby Porcelain was born. It’s worth noting that Duesbury also used representations of the marks used on Sevres, Dresden and Berlin-made porcelain, as he considered his own wares to be superior to every other source other than those three. Antique British porcelain is never perfect. Kilns were fired on coal in the 1800s, and this meant that china from that period can have some firing specks from flying particles. British makers were also known for their experimentation, and sometimes this resulted in technically imperfect results. Due to the shrinkage in the kiln, items can have small firing lines or develop crazing over time, which should not be seen as damage but as an imperfection of the maker's recipes, probably unknown at the time of making. Items have often been used for many years and can have normal signs of wear, and gilt can have signs of slight disintegration even if never handled. Some minor scratches, nicks, stains and gilt disintegration can be normal for vintage items and need to be taken into account. Height 27 cm 1859 g Excellent antique condition. Professional restoration to right arm from just below the shoulder, neck, right hand and right lapel.Small chips and professional restoration to tip of left lapel, right calf. Smal crack to left foot, and underside of the trousers.Losses and restorations to flowers.Two small cracks to the underside of the jacket at the back.Small purple stain and small restored area to mans’ hair. Small crack on the leopard’s back Please carefully regard all photos. If there are any questions, please pose the questions prior to buying. Item will be sent fully tracked and insured. Duesbury maintained what would now be termed “retail space” independent of the Chelsea works, at a former pub – The Castle Tavern – in Bedford Street, Covent Garden. This was both a warehousing facility and an exhibition area, and was the shopfront for what had by now become “a very thriving and lucrative trade”. Derby porcelain was hand painted, some with with imari patterns, in London at the Chelsea pemises and the output from this dual operation is Chelsea Derby. Ultimately, the Chelsea site was closed down and the name Derby continued in increasingly splendid isolation, to the point where continued Royal patronage afforded Duesbury license to append a crown to his trademark, Royal Crown Derby Porcelain was born. It’s worth noting that Duesbury also used representations of the marks useDuesbury maintained what would now be termed “retail space” independent of the Chelsea works, at a former pub – The Castle Tavern – in Bedford Street, Covent Garden. This was both a warehousing facility and an exhibition area, and was the shopfront for what had by now become “a very thriving and lucrative trade”. Derby porcelain was hand painted, some with with imari patterns, in London at the Chelsea pemises and the output from this dual operation is Chelsea Derby. Ultimately, the Chelsea site was closed down and the name Derby continued in increasingly splendid isolation, to the point where continued Royal patronage afforded Duesbury license to append a crown to his trademark, Royal Crown Derby Porcelain was born. It’s worth noting that Duesbury also used representations of the marks use Year Manufactured 1765 Style Rococo Finish Antique Features Hand Painted Time Period Manufactured Pre-1800 Colour Multicoloured Material Porcelain Collection Classic Collection Theme singing man Occasion All Occasions Character Family soft-paste porcelain figurine Type Figurine Brand Derby Subject singing man

Price: 2406.54 USD

Location: Ely

End Time: 2024-11-27T21:54:22.000Z

Shipping Cost: 103.89 USD