c1790 Derby Porcelain Basket Bowl William Billingsley Running Roses Puce 7 For Sale

Antique Derby Porcelain Basket Bowl c1790 William Billingsley Running Roses Puce Mark 7

Item Specifics
FieldValueBrandDerby Porcelain (Duesbury Era)TypeBasket / Dessert Serving Bowl / PlatterMaterialSoft-paste PorcelainProduction PeriodGeorgian (1782–1800)OriginEngland (Nottingham Road Factory)PatternHand-Painted "Running Roses" & Ivy with Heavy GiltArtist/StyleWilliam BillingsleyFactory MarkPuce Crowned DGilder Number74
Antique condition with light crazing, staining, and minor gilt wear consistent with age. No chips or cracks.
Stunning Antique 18th-Century Georgian Derby Porcelain Double-Handled Basket Bowl**This is an exceptional piece of late 18th-century English porcelain from the renowned Derby factory, dating to circa 1785–1795. The scalloped, lobed basket featuresan elegant square-molded form with sculptural, curved double handles adorned withrich, heavy gilding.**Decorative Details:**The interior features a centerpiece medallion framing a beautifully enameled rosebouquet. The outer rim is spectacularly decorated with a dense, vibrant border ofhand-painted deep green ivy foliage, interconnected by a winding gold branch,and accented with delicate pink "running roses." The execution of the flowersstrongly reflects the masterful style and technique of famed Derby painter William Billingsley.**Marks & Authentication:**The underside bears the highly sought-after, authentic hand-painted puce (pinkish-purple) Crowned "D" factory mark used during the peak Duesbury period (1782–1800). It alsofeatures the hand-lettered gilder number "7” near the foot rim.Expert Identification Details:**
* **Masterful Brushwork:** Macro photos reveal the unmistakable "wiped-out" rose petal technique perfected by legendary flower painter William Billingsley, givingthe pink petals an unmatched translucent, three-dimensional depth. * **Rare Molded Elements:** Features beautifully rendered, high-relief moldedlion mask medallions heavily adorned in bright gold gilding at the corners.* **Authentic Patina:** Glaze exhibits authentic micro-crazing and minor antique ironspotting inside the well, verifying its 18th-century soft-paste ceramic composition.The Painting Technique (The "Billingsley Rose")The close-ups of the roses are incredibly telling. They showcase the iconic"wiped-out" techniquepioneered by William Billingsley:

• The Technique:Instead of building up shadows with dark paint, Billingsley painted the
• rose shape in a solid wash of color, then used a clean, damp, soft brush to literallywipe away
• the wet paintto create the highlights on the edges of the petals.
• The Visual Proof:You can distinctly see this signature look in the center and upper petals of
• both roses—the color naturally fades into a bright, luminous white where the paint was
• delicately lifted. The execution of the rosebuds with their detailed sepals in the center medallion
• is remarkably precise and matches documented museum examples of his botanical work.

Rarity Assessment

• Rarity Rating:Extremely Rare
• Justification:Early soft-paste Derby porcelain from the late 1700s featuring puce marks is
• inherently hard to find. Pieces boasting the distinctive "running rose" trailing border closely
• associated with William Billingsley command a high premium because his work defined the apex
• of Georgian ceramic art. Finding a large, sculptural serving basket in this shape without structural
• fractures or handle repairs makes it an exceptionally scarce collector's piece.

Dimensions:** 11.75” x 9” x 4.25” (to top of handle)**Condition:**Presented in good antique condition. Features beautiful, genuine age-relatedcrazing and light surface staining to the central well that enhances its historicalcharacter. There is minor wear to the 22k gold highlights along the rim and handles.Absolutely free from chips, cracks, or restorations. A premier cabinet orcenterpiece addition for any advanced collector of early English porcelain.

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