Object Detail
Description
figure, from a pair of the Wigmaker and Shoemaker. The Shoemaker, figure of a man fitting shoe on foot of woman. The figure group sits on a white rococo base with gilt decoration.
First modelled by Falconet at Sevres circa 1755-65, after a series of paintings by Boucher, circa 1745 of 'The Grand toilette" then made by Derby, circa 1775-1800, both in biscuit. then by Staffordshire, circa 1825. While these figures copy the original pair of the same subject, they lack the precise detailing and understanding of the topic found in the original pair
First modelled by Falconet at Sevres circa 1755-65, after a series of paintings by Boucher, circa 1745 of 'The Grand toilette" then made by Derby, circa 1775-1800, both in biscuit. then by Staffordshire, circa 1825. While these figures copy the original pair of the same subject, they lack the precise detailing and understanding of the topic found in the original pair
Maker and role
manufacturer: unknown
Production place
England
Production date
19th century
Measurements
wigmaker: 190 x dia 100 mm
shoemaker: 200 x dia 100 mm
shoemaker: 200 x dia 100 mm
Project credit line
This digital record has been made available on TJC Collection Online through a significant donation from the OPENING DOORS fund, the generous support of The Friends of The Johnston Collection, and Digitisation Champion Christine Bell.
Accession number
5141.2
TJC reference number
2231
