Antique Bocage Porcelain Figures, Late 19th Century

A pair of antique bocage porcelain figures, after Chelsea, late…
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A pair of antique bocage porcelain figures, after Chelsea, late 19th century, with gold anchor mark but probably Samson, an elegantly attired seated gallant with his dog and a shepherdess with a sheep at her feet, both in bright floral and enamel coloured 18th century attire with gilt enrichments with flower encrusted bocage and raised on rococo styled bases, with gold anchor marks to the reverse and inscribed marks underside. Height 27.5 cm

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  • Bocage - The name given to floral and leaf decoration usually surrounding the main subject in ceramic figures and groups, commonly on 18th century porcelain from the Derby, Bow and Minton works.

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