“Chelsea Porcelain Figurine Of Laundry Woman, C. 1752-1756”
This antique hand-painted hard-paste porcelain figurine depicts a young woman wearing a pink bonnet and blue apron with gold trim, holding a basket of clean laundry in her right hand and a bouquet of flowers in the other.
The figurine is richly enameled and decorated with gilding. It rests on a circular base decorated with rococo scrolls. The company’s mark is on the bottom. As is often the case with porcelain figurines made by true artisans, the precision of the details of the face, jewelry and clothing is remarkable. This figurine is a perfect decoration for a classic interior.
The Chelsea Porcelain Factory was founded in London, England in 1743. It was one of the first porcelain factories in England and quickly gained a reputation for producing high-quality, finely detailed porcelain. Founded by Nicholas Sprimont, a Belgian goldsmith, it was initially known for its figurines and tableware made of bone china. In the 1750s, the factory began producing hard-paste porcelain, which was more durable and of higher quality than the soft-paste porcelain it had previously produced. The factory’s reputation was enhanced by its production of ornate, hand-painted porcelain figurines, many of which were inspired by popular 18th-century paintings. Chelsea porcelain was highly prized by the wealthy and was often given as gifts to members of the royal family. The factory underwent several changes of ownership during the 18th century, including a purchase by William Duesbury, who owned it from 1769 until 1784, when it closed due to financial difficulties and competition from other porcelain manufacturers.
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Conservation state : Small, almost imperceptible chips of flower petals in the girl’s hands, small losses of gilding and slightly visible cracks due to firing. The figurine is in near perfect condition. It is very difficult to find antique Chelsea figurines in such good condition.
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