This final instalment of my overview of the Boehm of Malvern studio in England covers three genres (human figures, decorative eggs, and holiday ornaments) plus a commemorative home décor item. Human Figures The “people pieces” from the 1980s studio were — other than any single-item special commissions that may have been done, such as the…
One trend that is noticeable when reviewing the circa-1980s Boehm of Malvern designs is a growing tendency to depict human figures, but the classic Boehm staples of birds and flowers continued to dominate their production. Another post-1980 tendency is to see a mixture of production venues (Malvern vs. Trenton) within the same design. During the…
In addition to their porcelain sculptures and one of a kind hand painted plaques, the Boehm of Malvern studio also produced various limited edition plates during its first decade of operation. Between 1973 and 1979 the Boehm of Malvern studio issued a dozen different series of limited and non-limited edition plates; those issued in 1980…
The story of the first decade of the Boehm porcelain studio in Malvern, England, is entwined with those of two other venerable British makers: Royal Worcester and Connoisseur of Malvern. This initial post about ‘Malvern Boehm’ covers the sculptures produced during the 1970s; the plaques and decorative plates issued during those years will be examined…
The Chatsworth Lady 