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A Pair Of Derby Porcelain Figurines Of 'Ranelagh Dancers,’ C. 1760 65. Rare
Buckland, United Kingdom
£1,600 per set of 2
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Item details
Height
24.5 cm
Width
14.0 cm
Depth
11.0 cm
Wear conditions
Good
Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.
Description
These are exquisite porcelain figurines, known as "Ranelagh Dancers," made by Derby between 1760 and 1765 during the Rococo period. Both figures are depicted in dancing poses, dressed in brightly colored attire typical of the era, with floral bocages behind them on scroll-moulded bases. On May 24, 1759, a masked ball was held in Ranelagh Gardens, Vauxhall, to celebrate the birthday of Frederick George, Prince of Wales. The colorful and sometimes bizarre costumes worn by the guests inspired a number of engravings, paintings, and figurines. While the Chelsea factory produced quite a number of figures representing guests at the ball, Derby produced just this pair, which was not reproduced in later years. The "Ranelagh Dancers" were a popular pair of figures inspired by this famous masked ball.
These dancers were made with exceptional care; their physical postures, noble expressions, and beautiful clothes all demonstrate the highest level of craftsmanship. Figurines like these were used to adorn the dinner table when dessert was served, with groups of figures expressing something about the host and the guests. The figures are unmarked, as is usual for pieces from this particular era. Only 'patch marks' are present on the bases. These figurines form part of what is called the "patchmarked" era. An image with a description can be found in Peter Bradshaw's book 'Derby Porcelain Figures 1750-1848.'
The Derby Porcelain factory traces its roots to the late 1740s, when Andrew Planché, a Walloon Huguenot refugee, started making simple porcelain toys shaped like animals in his backyard. In 1756, Staffordshire enameller William Duesbury and banker John Heath joined Planché to start a new porcelain factory. This factory grew to become the largest of its time, acquiring 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 finest porcelain factories of the 18th and 19th centuries, which, after many ups and downs, is still operational today.
Dimensions:
Female: Height 24.5 cm, Width 14 cm, Depth 11 cm. Weight: 775 grams.
Male: Height 26.5 cm, Width 15 cm, Depth 11 cm. Weight: 918 grams.
Price is for Set
Condition report:
These figures are of great interest to collectors of Derby porcelain. The 'Ranelagh Dancers' figurines are a dream for any collector of early Derby porcelain. Finding high-quality figures that are 250 years old is very difficult. The quality of this pair is all the more surprising.
I will list the small and nearly unnoticeable imperfections that I managed to find with a magnifying glass:
Small chips on a few leaves.
Minor losses of gilding on the base.
A couple of very small firing cracks, which are common and generally inevitable in the production of porcelain in the 18th century.
On the base, opposite the left foot of both the male and female figures, there is a small area that appears to have been treated by fire. I don't know what it is, and this is the first time I have seen it. This "burn" is almost imperceptible and has no effect on the integrity of the sculptures.
Otherwise, the figurines are in excellent antique condition. Ignoring the flaws mentioned above, these figurines can be considered flawless.
Additional dimensions information:
Female: Height 24.5 cm, Width 14 cm, Depth 11 cm. Weight: 775 grams. Male: Height 26.5 cm, Width 15 cm, Depth 11 cm. Weight: 918 grams.
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Estimated delivery time
Less than one week
Free collection available
Yes
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