Derby Biscuit Porcelain Figure Of A Gardener, 18th Century

An eighteenth-century, circa 1771, Derby biscuit porcelain figure of a young gardener, emblematic of Earth, from No.3, The Four Elements. 16.5 cm (6.5 in) high.

Notes: This figure is based on a Tournai (Belgium) model by Pierre Stephan, who worked for William Duesbury at Derby from 1770 to 1773, producing models based on his earlier work.

Condition: To the naked eye, this figure appears to be in near-perfect condition, with no easily identifiable losses, damage, or apparent restoration. However, inspection under ultraviolet light reveals scattered flaring throughout, suggesting quite extensive restoration of a very high quality.

Refs:
1. Peter Bradshaw, Derby Porcelain Figures 1750-1848, pg.167, pl.126 for an image of the decorated version of the figure. Also, pg.159 for the listing of the biscuit version of No.3 The Four Elements, and reference to Pierre Stephan and Tournai prototypes.
2. V&A Museum, London. Accession number C.279A-1935
3. National Trust Collection, Clandon Park, Surrey. Catalogue number NT 1441724

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