Two children 1751 - 1754

This small porcelain figurine, created by the Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory between 1751 and 1754, depicts two children, likely putti, perched on a rocky outcropping. One child holds a small, ornate box, perhaps a musical instrument, while the other holds a gilded birdcage. The detailed modeling and delicate painting characteristic of Chelsea porcelain during this period is evident in the children's expressive faces, the naturalism of their poses, and the realistic depiction of the rocky surface. The figurine, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, exemplifies the sophisticated craftsmanship of 18th-century English porcelain.