Derby (England) figures and figurines

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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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 figural group, 'Jason & Medea at the Altar of Diana',…

Jason & Medea at Diana's Altar

A Derby figural group, 'Jason & Medea at the Altar of Diana', circa 1820, pattern 37, the allegorical group illustrating a scene from 'Jason and the Golden Fleece', in a vibrant enamel palette of yellow, orange and puce, with Jason dressed in Roman armour…

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 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…

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 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…