Model No.100 Museum-Recorded Figure of Andromache in Porcelain from Derby

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An exceptionally rare Derby porcelain figure of Andromache Weeping over the Ashes of Hector, model No. 100, dating to the … Read more An exceptionally rare Derby porcelain figure of Andromache Weeping over the Ashes of Hector, model No. 100, dating to the late 1770s. This important classical model ranks among the finest figure subjects produced by Derby during the eighteenth century.

The figure depicts Andromache mourning beside the urn containing Hector's ashes. Rich enamels, fine gilding and the remarkably preserved floral wreath contribute to the exceptional quality and survival of the piece.

Peter Bradshaw records the model in Derby Porcelain Figures 1750–1848, pp. 251–253, as No. 100. The composition is associated with Pierre Stephan and may have been inspired by Thomas Burke's print after Angelica Kauffmann. The underside retains characteristic patch marks associated with early Derby porcelain together with the incised model number No. 100. Examples of this model are held in the collections of the British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum, reflecting its importance among Derby's most celebrated classical figures.

Dimensions:

Height: 25.5 cm
Width: 11.8 cm
Depth: 8.2 cm
Weight: 1128 g

Condition:

The base has old cracks which were stabilised in the distant past. These are confined to the base and do not affect the figure itself. There are also a few small, unobtrusive firing lines to the cloak. Otherwise the figure is in excellent antique condition. The colours, gilding and enamels are exceptionally well preserved, the floral wreath remains undamaged, and UV examination shows no restoration to the figure itself.

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