Chelsea’s work is defined by its rococo sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Goat and Bee Cream Jug
Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory London, England, c. 1745–1784

Tureen in the form of a Rabbit
Chelsea Porcelain Factory (c. 1744–84) London

Tureen in the form of a Fighting Cock
Chelsea Porcelain Factory (c. 1744–84) London

Dish
Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory London, England, c. 1745-1784

Dish
Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory London, England, c. 1745-1784

Dish
Chelsea-Derby Porcelain Manufactory England, c. 1769-1784

Potpourri Vase
Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory London, England, c. 1745-1784

Teapot
Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory London, England, c. 1745-1784

Punch Bowl
Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory London, England, c. 1745-1784

Boy with Dog
Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory London, England, c. 1745-1784

Covered Bowl
Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory London, England, c. 1745-1784

Potpourri Vase with Shepherd
Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory London, England, c. 1745-1784

Cauliflower Tureen
Chelsea Porcelain Factory (c. 1744–84) London

Potpourri Vase with Shepherdess
Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory London, England, c. 1745-1784

Cauliflower Tureen
Chelsea Porcelain Factory (c. 1744–84) London

Sauceboat
Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory London, England, c. 1745-1784

Dish
Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory London, England, c. 1745-1784

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Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory London, England, c. 1745-1784

Jar
Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory London, England, c. 1745-1784

Dish
Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory London, England, c. 1745-1784