Figures
Chelsea Porcelain Factory (1744-1769)
Category
Ceramics
Date
1760
Materials
Soft paste porcelain
Place of origin
Chelsea
Order this imageCollection
Upton House, Warwickshire
NT 446191
Summary
Pair of Chelsea figures of a shepherd and shepherdess. The shepherd wears a wide puce hat and turquoise tunic and is playing a flute. On the mound at his feet is a dog; the shepherdess wears a small red hat and turquoise-blue skirt richly decorated, holding an apron of flowers. There is a lamb at her feet. Maker's mark - red anchor mark. 1760 (circa).
Makers and roles
Chelsea Porcelain Factory (1744-1769), maker