Porcelain figure of Father Time by Derby
Object No. 2005/201/58
In 1953, Sydney collector, Annie Maria Gillies, bequeathed around 100 decorative art objects to the Vaucluse Park Trust, which later became part of the Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales. In 1998, the Trust transferred this collection to the Powerhouse Museum. The greater part of this collection consists of around 80 examples of English porcelain dating from the mid eighteenth to the early nineteenth century. These items represent the strength of the English porcelain industry, including the vast market for objects with rococo and neoclassical motifs as well as Asian-inspired designs and forms. Worcester, Chelsea, Derby, Bow and Spode were some of the largest and most successful factories operating in England at this time, and their work is well-represented in this collection.
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Summary
Object Statement
Figure, 'Father Time', porcelain, Derby Porcelain Works, Derby, England, c. 1770-1773
Physical Description
A porcelain figurine of Father Time depicted as an old bearded man, standing on a scrolled base with grey skull and quivver of arrows under right foot in pink tied with turquoise ribbon. A small orange white and gold crown with the sands of time and sickle under left leg. Father Time draped in floral cloth and seated on tree trunk with the globe of the world at right of his right foot.
DIMENSIONS
Height
310 mm
Width
180 mm
Depth
170 mm
PRODUCTION
Notes
One of three models made of Time clipping cupid's wings. Derby, England.
HISTORY
Notes
Part of the Annie Marie Gillies collection transferred from the Historic Houses Trust in 1998.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Bequest of Annie Maria Gillies 1953, transferred from the Historic Houses Trust of NSW 1998
Acquisition Date
16 September 2005
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