Overview
An ambitious and highly decorative porcelain figural group depicting a shepherd and shepherdess in a romantic musical interlude.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Large Porcelain 'Music Lesson' Figural Group, Chelsea Style
Photo reference
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Story
The mid-1700s saw the European aristocracy become obsessed with 'pastoral' fantasies, where the nobility imagined themselves as simple, carefree shepherds dressed in fine silks.
Maker / Origin
While the original 1760s versions were made by Chelsea in London, this piece likely hails from a workshop like Samson of Paris, which specialized in 'Museum Reproductions.' These makers were so…
Condition & Value
The piece appears remarkably well-preserved for its complexity. Value is driven by the impressive size and the relative intactness of the delicate bocage.
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