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Figure (Europe)
The Four Quarters of the Globe
Derby Porcelain Works
1760-1770
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
Derby Porcelain Works (Maker)
Place of Origin
Derby; Derbyshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Porcelain (soft-paste)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1958.2622.002
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.2622.002
Object Name
Figure (Europe)
Title
The Four Quarters of the Globe
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
Derby Porcelain Works (Maker)
Place of Origin
Derby; Derbyshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1760-1770
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Underside
Inscription: 3 patch marks
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Continents
Materials
- Porcelain (soft-paste)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Slip-cast
- Molded
- Hand modeled
- Painted
- Gilded
Dimensions (inches)
12.48 (H) x 5.602 (W) x 5.374 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
31.7 (H) x 14.23 (W) x 13.65 (D)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Cooper, Wendy A. 2002 An American Vision: Henry Francis du Pont's Winterthur Museum.
• Published: p. 88, pl. 4Book: Fennimore, Donald L., et al. 1994 Eye for Excellence: Masterworks from Winterthur.
• Published: pp. 56-57Book: Bradshaw, Peter. 1990 Derby Porcelain Figures 1750- 1848.
• Similar group of figures: pl. 249, p. 303, Information and list of examples: pp. 302 - 303, No. 200Book: Rice, Dennis G. 1983 Derby Porcelain: The Golden Years 1750- 1770.
• A similar set of Derby Continents dated c. 1765- 70: pl. 86, p. 130Catalogue: Sotheby & Co.. auction catalogue: .
• Same subject Derby set on rococo bases: London, Morgan collection, November 20, 1979, lot 114Catalogue: Sotheby & Co.. auction catalogue: .
• Same subject Derby Asia and Africa on mound bases: London, Morgan collection, November 20, 1979, lot 125Book: Fennimore, Donald L., et al. 1992 The David and Peggy Rockefeller Collection: Volume IV Decorative Arts.
• Differently modelled Plymouth porcelain set: p. 49, no. 23, c. 1768-70.