Derby porcelain refers to the fine porcelain produced by the Derby factory in Derby, England, from the mid-18th century to the early 19th century with the exact start and authorship remaining uncertain. The production of porcelain in Derby actually predates the work by Andrew Planche and William Duesbury in 1756, who joined Andrew Planche and John Heath in creating the Nottingham Road factory, later known as Royal Crown Derby and it quickly became one of the leading porcelain manufacturers in England.

The early Derby porcelain was heavily influenced by the Meissen factory in Germany, and featured finely detailed, brightly colored painted scenes, often with ornate gilding. Some of the most popular early designs included figurines, tableware, and vases, which were often adorned with floral motifs, landscapes, and other decorative elements.

In the late 18th century, the factory began to produce more innovative designs, including the famous "Crown Derby" pattern, more...

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An interesting small Derby porcelain figure of a putto, seated…

Derby Porcelain Putto Figure with Vase of Flowers, 1760

An interesting small Derby porcelain figure of a putto, seated on a tree stump, with cloth, holding a vase of flowers, flowers to base, circa 1760. Height 7.5 cm. Exhibition label to base ceramic and glass circle of Australia/ Bendigo Art Gallery/…

A Derby biscuit porcelain figure of a dancing shepherdess, her…

Dancing Shepherdess Porcelain Figure with Lamb, Derby, c. 1760

A Derby biscuit porcelain figure of a dancing shepherdess, her head turned slightly away and skirts lifted as if to dance, with attandent lamb to her side, on mounded naturalistic base, circa 1760. Height 18.5 cm. Hole to back of base for bocage.…

A pair of Derby biscuit figures, from 'The four rustic Seasons',…

Derby Biscuit Figures: Spring and Summer, circa 1760

A pair of Derby biscuit figures, from 'The four rustic Seasons', representing spring fashioned as a young woman wearing a wide brimmed hat over her mob cap, and holding a posy of flowers in one hand and flowers and fruits in her apron, and summer,…

A Derby figure of a crested pheasant, modelled as an exotic…

Derby Crested Pheasant Taperstick, circa 1755

A Derby figure of a crested pheasant, modelled as an exotic bird with long head plume, painted in coloured enamels, on mounded scrolling base, adapted as a taperstick, circa 1755. Height 20 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection

A Derby white 'dry-edge' figure of a crested pheasant, modelled…

Derby White Crested Pheasant Figure, circa 1755, Robin Barkla Collection

A Derby white 'dry-edge' figure of a crested pheasant, modelled as an exotic bird with long head plume, on mounded scrolling base, circa 1755. Height 20 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection

A rare pair of Derby 'dry-edge' figures of wild boars, one…

Derby 'dry-edge' wild boar figures from 1750-54, Robin Barkla collection

A rare pair of Derby 'dry-edge' figures of wild boars, one seated, one standing, each with stump attached to the belly and acorns and oak leaves strewn on the oval mounded bases, circa 1750 -54. Length: 14.5 and 16 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla…

Two Derby figures of cows, each enamelled and recumbent with…

Derby Cow Figures with Flowers and Tree Trunk, 1765

Two Derby figures of cows, each enamelled and recumbent with applied flowers to base, resting against a treetrunk with flowers, patch marks to base of one, circa 1765. Height 6 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection

Two Derby figures of cows, polychrome decorated, each recumbent,…

Derby Cow Figures with Tree Stump and Flowers Bases

Two Derby figures of cows, polychrome decorated, each recumbent, one with tree stump behind, the other with flowers, each on a shaped base. Length: 10 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection

A Derby 'Dry- Edge' figure of a bull, in rampant pose, with…

Derby Bull Figure, Rampant Pose, 1755, Robin Barkla Collection

A Derby 'Dry- Edge' figure of a bull, in rampant pose, with tree trunk to stomach as support, on mounded oval base, circa 1755. Height 10.5 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection

A Derby dry-edge porcelain figure of a lamb, enamelled in…

Derby Porcelain Lamb Figure, circa 1760

A Derby dry-edge porcelain figure of a lamb, enamelled in colours, kneeling and looking upwards, circa 1760. Length: 7.5 cm. Exhibition label to base 'Ceramics and glass circle of Australia, Bendigo Art gallery 'Delightful Derby exhibition 1995'.…

A Derby white 'dry-edge' porcelain figure of a Ewe, standing…

Derby White Porcelain Figure of Ewe, circa 1752

A Derby white 'dry-edge' porcelain figure of a Ewe, standing foresquare with her head turned, on oval naturalistically modelled base, hole verso for metal fitting, circa 1752. Height 10 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection

A rare pair of Derby 'dry-edge' sheep figures, depicting a ram…

Rare Derby 'Dry-Edge' Sheep Figures, Andrew Planche, Circa 1752

A rare pair of Derby 'dry-edge' sheep figures, depicting a ram and a ewe, each modelled on a oval base with applied leaves and vines, Andrew Planche period, circa 1752. Height 13 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection

A pair of Derby porcelain white - glazed figures of Pugs, each…

Derby Porcelain White-Glazed Pug Figures on Tasselled Cushions

A pair of Derby porcelain white - glazed figures of Pugs, each lying on a rectangular tasselled cushion, circa 1750. Length: 6.5 cm. Height 4 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection

A Derby white porcelain figure of a Pug dog, seated on a low…

Derby White Porcelain Pug Figure, 1760

A Derby white porcelain figure of a Pug dog, seated on a low cushion, scratching his ear, William Duesbury & Co., Derby circa 1760. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection

Two Derby figures of a Dresden shepherd and maiden, the…

Dresden Shepherd and Maiden Figures, circa 1770

Two Derby figures of a Dresden shepherd and maiden, the shepherd with basket of fruit and dog afoot, the maiden with floral garland, each on a circular mounded scrollwork base, painted in enamels, heightened in gilt, patch marks to base, circa 1770.…

A large size Derby soft paste porcelain figure of a Jewish…

Derby Jewish Peddler Figure, William Duesbury & Co., 1760

A large size Derby soft paste porcelain figure of a Jewish Peddler, one only of a pair, painted in enamels, the woman in long skirts carrying a box of trinkets, William Duesbury & Co., circa 1760. Height 26 cm. Label to base for Bendigo Art gallery,…

A rare pair of Derby porcelain candelabra, each with seven…

Derby Porcelain Candelabra with Harlequin and Columbine Figures

A rare pair of Derby porcelain candelabra, each with seven flowers held together by a metal frame of leaves and stems, the base supporting small figures of harlequin and Columbine, circa 1750-55. Height 28 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection

A pair of Derby 'dry-edge' figures, depicting a shepherd…

Derby Shepherd and Shepherdess Figures, circa 1755

A pair of Derby 'dry-edge' figures, depicting a shepherd playing pipes, with his dog at his feet, and a shepherdess holding her skirts, with lamb afoot, each on circular mounded base, circa 1755. Heights: 18 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection

A Derby 'dry-edge' figure of a map seller and a similar…

Derby Map Seller and Companion Figures, circa 1765-70

A Derby 'dry-edge' figure of a map seller and a similar Companion, he standing holding a map and rucksack on his back, mounded base with leaf detail, she with a basket of trinkets, on rococo style base, circa 1765-70. Height 15 cm. (2). Provenance: The…

A rare Derby 'dry-edge' figure of a long haired cupid, seated…

Rare Derby 'Dry-Edge' Cupid Figure on Melon, 1750

A rare Derby 'dry-edge' figure of a long haired cupid, seated on a melon, and shaped base, holding bunches of grapes, with fruit and leaves strewn to base, circa 1750. Height 9.5 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection

A Derby 'dry-edge' figure of winter, modelled by Agostino…

Derby Winter Figures by Agostino Carlini, 1752-55

A Derby 'dry-edge' figure of winter, modelled by Agostino Carlini, the small figure draped in a cloak, in front of a fire, circa 1752-55. Height 11 cm. Together with a smaller Derby figure of winter. Height 11 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla…

Three Derby 'dry-edge' figures of seasons, emblematic of…

Derby 'Dry-Edge' Seasonal Figures by Agostino Carlini, 1752-55

Three Derby 'dry-edge' figures of seasons, emblematic of 'Spring', 'Summer' , and 'Autumn', modelled by Agostino Carlini, as putto with their attributes, circa 1752-55. Height 12 - 13 cm. (3). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection

A Derby 'dry-edge' figure of a dancing shepherdess, modelled…

Dancing Shepherdess Figurine, Derby, circa 1765

A Derby 'dry-edge' figure of a dancing shepherdess, modelled with her right hand holding her skirts and painted flowers to her jacket, her skirt trimmed in green, turquoise and mauve, circa 1765. Height 16 cm. Hole at back for bocage. Provenance: The…

A rare Derby soft paste porcelain figure, of a shepherdess,…

Derby Soft Paste Porcelain Shepherdess Figure, circa 1756-69

A rare Derby soft paste porcelain figure, of a shepherdess, with dismal hound' at her feet, her white apron raised containing flowers over a floral sprigged skirt, a posy in her outstretched arm, her jacket and skirt edged in gilt, mounded base with…

A rare large Derby porcelain 'pale family' figure of Minerva,…

Large Derby porcelain 'pale family' figure of Minerva, circa 1758

A rare large Derby porcelain 'pale family' figure of Minerva, wearing plumed helmet and holding her Medusa head shield to the side, her puce coloured bodice with scale design and floral sprigged skirts, on a scrolled rococo base, enamelled in a restrained…

A Derby soft paste porcelain figural group, depicting Venus and…

Derby Porcelain Venus and Cupid Figural Group, 1752

A Derby soft paste porcelain figural group, depicting Venus and her Son cupid, Venus wearing a flowing gown painted with floral sprigs, cupid with a blue sash, on a mounded base, circa 1752. Height 18 cm. Label to base 'Stockspring Antiques/Early James…

A Derby porcelain figure of Jupiter, the god standing with…

Derby Porcelain Figure of Jupiter with Eagle, circa 1760

A Derby porcelain figure of Jupiter, the god standing with upswept arm, an eagle by his side, on circular mounded base, decorated by James giles, circa 1760. Height 17 cm. Bears label to base for Stockspring Antiques, London. Provenance: Stockspring…

A Derby dry-edge porcelain figure of Minerva, standing on a…

Derby Minerva Porcelain Figure, Dawnay Collection, Albert Amor Label

A Derby dry-edge porcelain figure of Minerva, standing on a mounded base, with hand held high and equipped with shield and helmet, hole verso for bocage. Height 15.5 cm. Bears label to base Albert Amor Ltd 1991. Exhibition, 'The Dawnay Collection'.…

A Derby 'dry-edge' porcelain figure of Apollo, standing amidst…

Derby Porcelain Figure of Apollo on War Trophies, 1750-55

A Derby 'dry-edge' porcelain figure of Apollo, standing amidst trophies of war, on mounded base, 1750-55. Height 14.5 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection

A Derby 'dry-edge' figure of Mars, modelled as Roman centurion,…

Derby Mars Centurion Figure, 1750-55, Robin Barkla Collection

A Derby 'dry-edge' figure of Mars, modelled as Roman centurion, on mounded circular base, circa 1750-55. Height 17 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection

A Derby 'dry-edge' figure of a boy shepherd Piper, modelled…

Derby Shepherd Piper Figure, 1750-56

A Derby 'dry-edge' figure of a boy shepherd Piper, modelled leaning against a tree stump, enamelled in colours, with open necked shirt and playing the bagpipes, his hound' at his feet, on slightly mounded base, circa 1750-56. Height 17 cm. Provenance: The…

A Derby figure of a shepherdess, with lamb afoot, her skirt…

Derby Shepherdess Figure with Lamb, circa 1755

A Derby figure of a shepherdess, with lamb afoot, her skirt painted with flowers and cherries, the double pink line to hem suggesting James giles decorated, circa 1755. Height 16.5 cm. Label 'Ecc, pl. 65, Vol. 7 1968' to base. Provenance: Roderick…

A Derby figure of winter, modelled by Agostino Carlini, painted…

Winter Figure by Agostino Carlini, Derby Porcelain, 17.5 cm

A Derby figure of winter, modelled by Agostino Carlini, painted with enamels, depicting an old woman huddled beside a tree trunk, on mounded circular base. Height 17.5 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection

A Derby 'dry-edge' figure of winter, modelled by Agostino…

Winter Huddle: Derby 'Dry-Edge' Figure by Agostino Carlini

A Derby 'dry-edge' figure of winter, modelled by Agostino Carlini, depicting an old woman standing huddled, leaning on a trunk for support, on mounded base. Height 17.5 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection

A Derby 'dry-edge' porcelain figure, representative of 'Spring',…

Derby 'Spring' Porcelain Figure, 1756-59, Armin B. Allen Label

A Derby 'dry-edge' porcelain figure, representative of 'Spring', modelled as a young woman with long skirts holding a flower in one hand and a bouquet in her apron, a beehive by her side, on slightly mounded base, circa 1756-59. Height 17.5 cm. Label to…

A Derby allegorical soft paste porcelain figure of summer,…

Derby Summer Allegorical Figure, 1755

A Derby allegorical soft paste porcelain figure of summer, modelled and enamelled as a woman holding a nest of eggs, with saucepan and keg at her feet, on mounded base, circa 1755. Height 17 cm. Bears label to base for 'Stockspring Antiques/Early James…

A pair of Derby 'dry-edge' figures of summer, from the series…

Derby 'Dry-Edge' Summer Figures: The Four Rustic Seasons Collection

A pair of Derby 'dry-edge' figures of summer, from the series 'The four rustic Seasons', modelled as a young man leaning against a corn sheaf, the woman holding a bird's nest to which she points, each on mounded base, circa 1750-55. Height 16 cm. (2).…

A pair of Derby 'dry-edge' soft paste porcelain allegorical…

Derby 'Autumn' Allegorical Figures, 1750-55

A pair of Derby 'dry-edge' soft paste porcelain allegorical figures, depicting 'Autumn', from the series 'The four rustic Seasons', modelled as a young man wearing a frock coat and carrying a basket of grapes and other fruits over his shoulder, paused by…

A Derby 'dry-edge' figure of a Dresden shepherd and shepherdess,…

Derby Dresden Shepherd and Shepherdess Figures, circa 1755

A Derby 'dry-edge' figure of a Dresden shepherd and shepherdess, the shepherd modelled standing with one arm outstretched and the other holding a basket of fruit, a dog and a lamb at his feet, the shepherdess with dismal hound' to foot and flowers in her…

A Derby figural group, depicting a huntsman flautist and…

Huntsman Flautist and Lady Figural Group from Derby, 1755

A Derby figural group, depicting a huntsman flautist and reclining lady, the huntsman seated on a rocky seat, the lady leaning towards him with her hand on his shoulder, her dress painted in floral sprigs, his huntsman's cap painted pink circa 1755, hole…

A Derby 'dry-edge' figural group, modelled as a huntsman…

Derby Huntsman and Flautist Figural Group, circa 1754

A Derby 'dry-edge' figural group, modelled as a huntsman flautist sitting on a rocky base, the young woman seated beside him leaning slightly in, her right hand holding his shoulder, oval moulded base, circa 1754. Height 16 cm. Provenance: The Robin…

A Derby 'pale family' figure, emblematic of 'Hearing', from a…

Derby 'Hearing' Figure from 'The Senses' Set, 1756-69 Derby

A Derby 'pale family' figure, emblematic of 'Hearing', from a set of 'The Senses', modelled as a young woman seated playing the lute, wearing a floral skirt and pink shoes, on a scrolled and shell base, painted with enamels, William Duesbury & Co., Derby,…

A Derby soft paste porcelain figure, emblematic of 'Sight',…

Derby Porcelain 'Sight' Figure: Young Man with Hand Mirror

A Derby soft paste porcelain figure, emblematic of 'Sight', from a set of the five Senses, modelled as a young man in white dressing gown and green hat, legs crossed, holding a hand mirror and gazing at his reflection, circa 1752-55. Height 19 cm.…

A Derby soft paste 'dry-edge' porcelain figure, emblematic of…

Derby Porcelain Figure of Lady with Fruit Basket, c.1755

A Derby soft paste 'dry-edge' porcelain figure, emblematic of 'Taste', modelled as a lady with a basket of fruit on her lap, her right hand raised to her face, with floral sprigged gown and heightened in gilt, circa 1755. Height 15.5 cm. Provenance: The…

A Derby soft paste porcelain figure, emblematic of 'Taste',…

Derby Porcelain Figure of Lady Eating Fruit, circa 1755

A Derby soft paste porcelain figure, emblematic of 'Taste', modelled as a lady eating fruit from a bowl on her lap, with floral sprigged gown and yellow shoes, circa 1755. Height 16 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection

Two Derby 'dry-edge' figures of taste and sight, from 'The five…

Derby 'Dry-Edge' Figures: Taste and Sight, 1752-55

Two Derby 'dry-edge' figures of taste and sight, from 'The five Senses' series, modelled as a young woman holding a basket of fruit, with one hand raised, and a young man in dressing gown holding a hand mirror, circa 1752-55. Height 16 cm. (2). Provenance…

Two 18th century Derby soft paste porcelain figures, the first…

18th Century Derby Porcelain Figures: 'Feeling' and 'Smell'

Two 18th century Derby soft paste porcelain figures, the first emblematic of 'Feeling', seated on a rocky outcrop, with a parrot pecking her fingers, her skirt painted with floral sprays, and heightened in gilt, circa 1755. The second a gentleman…

Two Derby 'dry-edge' figures, the first of a seated woman…

Derby 'Dry-Edge' Figures: Feeling and Smell Allegorical Figures

Two Derby 'dry-edge' figures, the first of a seated woman emblematic of 'Feeling' or 'Touch', with perched parrot beside her, on mounded base, circular hole to back for metal fitting. Height 18 cm. The second a figure of a gentleman snuff taker, an…

Two Derby 'dry-edge' porcelain figures of St Philip and St…

Derby 'dry-edge' porcelain figures of St Philip and St Thomas

Two Derby 'dry-edge' porcelain figures of St Philip and St Thomas, design attributed to Agostino Carlini, the first modelled holding a crucifix and long flowing coat, on circular mounded base moulded with rococo scrollwork, the second with his arm bent…

A Derby 'dry-edge' porcelain figure, modelled as a Commedia…

Derby 'Dry-Edge' Porcelain Commedia dell'Arte Actor Figure, c. 1750

A Derby 'dry-edge' porcelain figure, modelled as a Commedia dell'Arte actor, resting against a tree stump, on slightly mounded base, circa 1750-55. Height 13 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection

A Derby 'dry-edge' porcelain figure, of a dancing masquerader,…

Derby Porcelain Dancing Masquerader Figure, circa 1750-54

A Derby 'dry-edge' porcelain figure, of a dancing masquerader, or Dr Boloardo from the Commedia dell'Arte, striking a histrionic pose, on mounded circular base, circa 1750-54. Height 17 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection

An extremely rare Derby figure of the Actress Kitty Clive,…

Rare Derby figure of Kitty Clive as Mrs Riot, 1750s

An extremely rare Derby figure of the Actress Kitty Clive, modelled as Mrs Riot in 'Lethe', after an engraving by Charles Mosley (1720-70), taken from a drawing by Thomas Worlidge (1,700-1766) on star shaped base, circa 1750-52. Height 25 cm. Label to…

A rare pair of Derby Chinoiserie figures of children, each…

Derby Chinoiserie Children Figures, 1750s

A rare pair of Derby Chinoiserie figures of children, each seated on a naturalistic base, the children dressed in pale yellow robes painted with flowers, one wearing a hat with basket of fish beside him, unglazed bases (boy with hat inscribed letter 'W'…

A Derby soft paste porcelain figural group, representing…

A Derby soft paste porcelain figural group, representing 'Taste', from the 'Chinese Senses', probably modelled by Agostino Carlini, depicting a Chinese man and a boy, each holding flasks and a cup, on plain mounded base, painted with enamels, circa…

A Derby dry-edge soft paste porcelain figural group, emblematic…

A Derby dry-edge soft paste porcelain figural group, emblematic of 'Touch' modelled by Agostino Carlini, from the set representing the 'Five Senses', circa 1752-55. Height 23.5 cm. Label to base National Gallery of Victoria/ ceramics and glass circle of…

A rare Derby soft paste porcelain figural group, representing…

A rare Derby soft paste porcelain figural group, representing 'Sight', from the set of the 'Five Chinoiserie Senses', probably modelled by Agostino Carlini, the two enamelled figures seated on a rocky outcrop, the woman with raised arm, the other…

A rare Derby 'dry-edge' soft paste porcelain figural group,…

A rare Derby 'dry-edge' soft paste porcelain figural group, representing 'Sight', from the set of the 'Five Chinoiserie Senses', probably modelled by Agostino Carlini, two figures seated on a rocky outcrop, the woman with raised arm, the man holding a…

A Derby porcelain figure of a male gardener, English circa 1775,…

Derby Porcelain Male Gardener Figure, English, c. 1775

A Derby porcelain figure of a male gardener, English circa 1775, incised no 3, patch marks to base. Provenance: Robert Burke collection no 179, 24.5 cm high

A Derby porcelain figure of a monk blessing a nun, English,…

Derby Porcelain Monk Blessing Nun Figure, circa 1775

A Derby porcelain figure of a monk blessing a nun, English, circa 1775. Provenance: Robert Burke collection no 86. Reference: Bradshaw, Derby Porcelain figures 1750-1848 p. 257, Tow figures (one this model) sold Sothebys London 2008 Lot 118 Important…

A Derby porcelain figure of a shepherdess with a sheep at her…

Derby Porcelain Shepherdess Figure with Sheep, 1760

A Derby porcelain figure of a shepherdess with a sheep at her feet, English circa 1760, patch marks to base. Provenance: Albert Amor Ltd London. Robert Burke collection no 157, 17.4 cm high, 12 cm wide

A rare pair of Derby porcelain figure of blue-tits. English…

Rare Derby Porcelain Blue-Tit Figures, English Circa 1765

A rare pair of Derby porcelain figure of blue-tits. English circa 1765. Provenance: William Simpson Collection. Albert Amor Ltd London 2019 Collection no 42. (22/9/2019 2200 pounds). Reference: Derby Porcelain Figures 1750-1848 by Peter Bradshaw…

Large pair of 18th century Derby porcelain figures, depicting a…

Large pair of 18th century Derby porcelain figures, depicting a girl carrying a basket of fruit and a boy carrying flowers, in rich tones of blue, pink, green and gilt, a/f, incised no.123 and ex Gwen Smith collection Leicester, height 26 cm (2)

Pair Victorian period Derby figures of Shakespeare and Milton,…

Victorian Derby Figures: Shakespeare and Milton, 26cm, with Faults

Pair Victorian period Derby figures of Shakespeare and Milton, some faults 26 cm heights

A Derby biscuit porcelain figural group, model no. 12, 18th…

Derby Biscuit Porcelain Courting Scene Figurine

A Derby biscuit porcelain figural group, model no. 12, 18th century, modelled as a courting scene of a seated lady with a recumbent dog at her feet, beside her gallante, incised no. 12 to underside of base, together with remnants of a BADA sticker, 13.5…

Two 18th century Derby porcelain figures, c.1765, each…

Pair of Derby porcelain putti with flower baskets

Two 18th century Derby porcelain figures, c.1765, each depicting a putto set on a scrolled foot base encrusted with flowers, clutching a pierced weave basket with flowers and wearing floral encrusted wreaths, a/f (both with evidence of repairs and chips),…

English Derby style porcelain figural groups pair, Welsh tailor,…

Porcelain Welsh Goat-Riding Figural Group Pair

English Derby style porcelain figural groups pair, Welsh tailor, wife and family riding goats, minor losses to both, 16 cm height

Antique Derby 'Desert Gardener' ceramic figure painted 'Desert…

Antique Desert Gardener Ceramic Figure

Antique Derby 'Desert Gardener' ceramic figure painted 'Desert Gardener,' figure, height 14 cm.

An antique English porcelain mantel vase decorated with applied…

English Porcelain Mantel Vase with Applied Flowers and Figures

An antique English porcelain mantel vase decorated with applied flowers and figures, most likely Derby, circa 1825, 37 cm high, 29 cm wide

Antique Derby figural group figure of a Man and Seated Woman,…

Derby Figural Group: Man and Seated Woman

Antique Derby figural group figure of a Man and Seated Woman, in painted rural scene, indent mark 'No 77' to base, height 17 cm

A Derby porcelain figural candle holder in the form of a…

Derby Bagpiper Candle Holder

A Derby porcelain figural candle holder in the form of a Bagpiper, patch marks to the underside. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. 23 cm high

A Derby porcelain figural group, modelled as two female figures…

Derby Porcelain Figural Group with Sleeping Cherub

A Derby porcelain figural group, modelled as two female figures standing above a sleeping cherub in front of a floral bocage background. Patch marks to the underside. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. 30 cm…

A Derby figure of a lady with flowers, 18th century

18th Century Derby Lady with Flowers

A Derby figure of a lady with flowers, 18th century

A Derby figural candlestick, 18th century, decorated with dogs…

18th Century Derby Figural Candlestick with Dogs and Cats

A Derby figural candlestick, 18th century, decorated with dogs and cats in a floral bocage, 22 cm high

A pair of porcelain cupids after Chelsea, 19th century,…

Porcelain Cupids with Flower Baskets and Wreaths

A pair of porcelain cupids after Chelsea, 19th century, probably Samson of Paris, hard paste Chelsea Derby-type cupid figures holding baskets of flowers and wearing wreaths, bearing gold anchor marks and swastika emblems verso, one item marked with a…

Chelsea-Derby figure of Count Bruhl's Tailor. Late 18th century…

18th Century Porcelain Figure of Count Bruhl's Tailor

Chelsea-Derby figure of Count Bruhl's Tailor. Late 18th century porcelain figure of count von Bruhl's tailor riding a goat. Gold anchor mark to base. Several small losses including. Tip of right ram's horn, tip of scabbard and scissors in right hand.…

Early 19th century Derby porcelain figure depicting music, the…

Derby Porcelain Musician Figure

Early 19th century Derby porcelain figure depicting music, the standing female figure modelled holding a flute in one hand, a sheet of music in the other, a mandolin by her feet, enamel and gilt decorated, the flute end broken and absent. Height 20.5 cm.

A rare Derby figure of Saint Philip, third quarter of the 18th…

18th Century Derby Figure of Saint Philip

A rare Derby figure of Saint Philip, third quarter of the 18th century Depicted holding a crucifix in his right hand, his left raised in blessing, barefoot and dressed in robes painted with floral sprays, on a rococo scrolled base, 25 cm high

A Derby porcelain figure of 'Diana', circa 1780s, model number…

Derby porcelain figure of Diana, 1780s

A Derby porcelain figure of 'Diana', circa 1780s, model number 65, the animated soft paste figure with her attributes of bow and arrow and accompanied by a dog, attired in aqua and mauve colours and puce sprigged floral robes, upon a rustic naturalistic…

Pair of 18th century Derby porcelain figures, c.1765, depicting…

Derby Porcelain Shepherd and Shepherdess Figures

Pair of 18th century Derby porcelain figures, c.1765, depicting the shepherd and shepherdess, he playing the bagpipes and she the mandolin, with dog and lamb at feet, in tones of pink, green, yellow and green, a/f, height 31 cm (2)

Branch, circa 1780 a Derby porcelain figure of a yellow canary…

Branch, circa 1780 a Derby porcelain figure of a yellow canary on a flowering branch by William Duesbury & Co, circa 1780 patch marks to base 7 cm high. Other Notes: for a similar example see the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, ref no.…

19th century Derby porcelain figure, in the form of a woman…

Derby Porcelain Figure of Woman with Tambourine and Lamb

19th century Derby porcelain figure, in the form of a woman holding a tambourine with lamb at her feet, in tones of cobalt, maroon and yellow, height 24 cm

A pair of 19th century English Derby figures modelled of…

Musical Derby Figures from 19th Century England

A pair of 19th century English Derby figures modelled of musicians.

Two Derby porcelain putti figures of the seasons, 19th century…

Derby porcelain putti figures of spring and summer

Two Derby porcelain putti figures of the seasons, 19th century representing spring and summer 13 cm high

18th century Derby figure, standing maiden carrying seasonal…

Derby Maiden with Seasonal Attribute Figure

18th century Derby figure, standing maiden carrying seasonal attribute in polychrome painted flowing robes, standard painted mark 15 cm height

A pair of Derby figural candlesticks, circa 1758-1760,…

Derby Mars and Venus Figural Candlesticks

A pair of Derby figural candlesticks, circa 1758-1760, depicting Mars and Venus, standing amoung applied flowers. Each with orginial sconces, each 25 cm high

An 18th century Derby figure 'Welsh Tailor's Wife, model no. 62,…

Derby Figure of Welsh Tailor's Wife with Children

An 18th century Derby figure 'Welsh Tailor's Wife, model no. 62, Chelsea/Derby c.1770. Soft paste porcelain, the woman with three children riding a nanny-goat with kid, painted in polychrome and gilt enriched, some faults. Height 14.5 cm.

A pair of 18th century Derby figures of the Dresden Shepherd…

18th Century Derby Figures of Dresden Shepherd and Shepherdess

A pair of 18th century Derby figures of the Dresden Shepherd and Shepherdess, he stands holding a basket of fruit and offering an apple, she holds a posy, her right hand supporting an apron of flowers, both raised on scrolled bases picked out in turquoise…

18th century British porcelain figure, possibly Derby/Chelsea,…

18th Century Porcelain Triangle Player Figure

18th century British porcelain figure, possibly Derby/Chelsea, depicted standing with plume in hair, with apron and dress and encrusted flowers, modelled playing triangle, on oval base, a/f, height 27 cm

A George III period Derby figurine, the archangel Gabriel…

Derby Archangel Gabriel Figurine with Cherub Wing Repair

A George III period Derby figurine, the archangel Gabriel fixing the wing of a cherub, painted in polychrome and gilded. Painted mark. Old repairs. Height 24 cm

An 18th century Derby figurine, Goddess of the Sea'. Height 24…

Derby's 18th Century 'Sea Goddess' Figurine (9 words)

An 18th century Derby figurine, Goddess of the Sea'. Height 24 cm

A c.1800 English Derby Pug figurine, height 9 cm

English Derby Pug Figurine, c.1800

A c.1800 English Derby Pug figurine, height 9 cm

Early Derby figurine c.1,800

Antique Derby Figurine, 1800

Early Derby figurine c.1,800

Pair of 19th century Derby porcelain figures depicting 'The…

19th Century Derby Porcelain Welsh Tailor and Wife Figures

Pair of 19th century Derby porcelain figures depicting 'The Welsh Tailor and Wife riding Goats' in the form of a lady carrying three babies riding on the back of a goat, and a man riding on the back of a goat with two baby goats in a basket, a/f, height…

Three soft paste figures a Derby shepherd and shepherdess pair,…

Derby & Bow Soft Paste Figures, 1765

Three soft paste figures a Derby shepherd and shepherdess pair, and a bow Turkish lady, circa 1765, bow figure in Museum of London collection, no. a 9741, the rustic pair in soft pastel colours with bocages, he with a dog, and she patting a sheep, on…

A Derby porcelain 'Mansion House Dwarf' or grotesque punch,…

A Derby porcelain 'Mansion House Dwarf' or grotesque punch, 1800-1825 period, a humorous polychrome figure with a large funnel shaped blue hat and jaunty harlequin vest and floral waistcoat; red crown and baton mark underside; staff now absent, height 17…

Three miniature figures, probably Derby, Chelsea, other, 18th…

18th-19th Century Miniature Figures from Derby and Chelsea

Three miniature figures, probably Derby, Chelsea, other, 18th to 19th century, a female figure in a white and yellow cape with highly coiffed hair, raised on a shallow white square base, in the manner of Derby; a figure of a Turk, bearing a Chelsea gold…