Derby Porcelain Pair “dresden Shepherds” C.1760 – Early Duesbury Period Pastoral Figures

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A rare and important pair of early Derby porcelain figures depicting a shepherd with dog and shepherdess with lamb, made around 1760 by William Duesbury & Co. The figures capture the charm of mid-18th-century Rococo taste, reinterpreting Kändler’s continental designs into a softer, distinctly English style.

Each stands on a pierced rococo base with floral bocage and gilt detailing. The shepherd holds a basket of flowers beside his hound; the shepherdess gathers blossoms in her apron and holds a posy with a lamb at her feet.

Documented in Peter Bradshaw, Derby Porcelain Figures 1750–1848 (Faber & Faber, 1990, pp. 211–212). Comparable museum examples confirm the rarity of complete pairs.

Measurements

• Man: Height 25.7 cm (10.1″); Width 12 cm (4.7″); Depth 11 cm (4.3″); Weight 700 g

• Woman: Height 26 cm (10.2″); Width 12 cm (4.7″); Depth 10 cm (3.9″); Weight 624 g

Condition
Man – historic restoration and firing crack under base.
Woman – minor marks and retouching.
Both in excellent antique condition with bright enamels and gilt detail intact.

Shipping & Packaging
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Shipping cost includes professional packaging, careful handling, and secure postage.
Carefully packed using recycled materials.

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