Pair of Sacrifice Figures, or Peace
William Duesbury
Category
Ceramics
Date
1784 - 1796
Materials
Biscuit porcelain
Measurements
142 x 55 x 62 mm
Place of origin
Derby
Order this imageCollection
Clandon Park, Surrey
NT 1441727
Summary
[Saved] Figure, ‘Pair of Sacrifice Figures’, or possibly 'Peace'. A girl in antique costume forms a garland from the flowers in a basket at her feet, on an octagonal neo-classical base.
Full description
Figure, ‘Pair of Sacrifice Figures’, or possibly 'Peace'. Soft-paste biscuit porcelain. A girl in antique costume forms a garland from the flowers in a basket at her feet, on an octagonal neo-classical base. The model was introduced by 1771.
Provenance
The gift of Mrs Kathleen Stephenson 20 April 2009
Marks and inscriptions
Base: A ‘D’ in script beneath a crown, crossed batons and six dots and model ‘N. 14’ and ‘2 Size’.
Makers and roles
William Duesbury, manufacturer