18th Century Baroque/Rococo English Glazed Painted Porcelain of Goat-Riding Tailor by Chelsea Pottery

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18th century Baroque/Rococo english glazed painted porcelain of a goat-riding tailor by Chelsea Pottery

By: Chelsea Pottery, Meissen Porcelain (in … Read more 18th century Baroque/Rococo english glazed painted porcelain of a goat-riding tailor by Chelsea Pottery

By: Chelsea Pottery, Meissen Porcelain (in the style of)
Material: porcelain, ceramic, paint, enamel
Technique: pressed, molded, painted, hand-painted, glazed, enameled, polished
Dimensions: 4 in x 3 in x 6 in
Date: mid-18th century, circa 1750
Style Rococo, Baroque, Neoclassicism
Place of origin: England

As the Baroque gave way to the Rococo in 18th century Europe, a playful sensibility emerged in the arts. This extended to porcelain, as seen in this circa 1750 figurine from England's pioneering Chelsea Porcelain manufactory. Founded around 1743, Chelsea Porcelain stood apart for its whimsical figural works, often drawing inspiration from continental tastemakers like Meissen and Sèvres.

This hand-painted sculpture depicts a tailor astride a goat, with a kid tucked in a basket. The subject's finely rendered clothing and tools of the trade reference his livelihood, while the goat and pastoral motifs nod to Rococo tastes. Molded and painted using techniques adapted from Chelsea's european counterparts, the soft coloration and fluid forms showcase the manufactory's technical virtuosity. Beneath, the distinctive red anchor emblem marks this as their workmanship.

At just six inches tall, this glazed porcelain tableau combines wit and skill, encapsulating Chelsea Porcelain's place in England's 18th century ceramic arts scene. See less