1820s English Davenport Gilt "Billingsley Rose" Footed Bowl

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Pristine and rare Davenport bowl, gilt edged and decorated with the incomparable "Billingsley Rose" pattern. Circa 1820-1825.

The superb rose … more Pristine and rare Davenport bowl, gilt edged and decorated with the incomparable "Billingsley Rose" pattern. Circa 1820-1825.

The superb rose paintings on this renowned Davenport pattern from around 1820-25 were much emulated but never surpassed. The full-blown pink roses make full use of the wiping out method of flower painting first introduced by William Billingsley at Derby; only one shade of paint is used, with lighter shading obtained by wiping out with a colourless brush. The technique imparts delicacy and softness, as well as realism and perspective. Gilded leaves contrast with the naturalism of the blossoms and small rose buds. Davenport produced an enormous range of ceramics and at its apogee was the largest pottery in the United Kingdom. less