A fine Bow porcelain figure of a charming young shepherd playing a bagpipe with his dog at his feet. Wearing a lilac hat, white jacket with Indian style floral decoration and pink lining, pale yellow breeches with red trim and red ribbons on his shoes. c.1754-1765. Provenance: Peter Bradshaw collection and illustrated in ''Bow Porcelain Figures'' by Bradshaw, colour plate X, reference B115, also page 177. (The Dancing Shepherdess illustrated alongside is also available).It measures 14cm (5 1/2'') high and 8.3cm (3 1/4'') wide by 7cm (2 3/4'') deep.In very good condition: a repair to his left wrist and some very fine quality restoration to the little finger and possibly the bottom of his pipe. The brim of his hat has also been professionally restored. No other damage, repair or restoration and minimal handling wear.Payment is accepted by bank transfer, card payments (via an online invoice, I'm afraid we cannot take payments over the telephone), Paypal and UK personal cheque. If you prefer to pay card payments by Stripe rather than Paypal, please go to our website where we offer that option and additionally options to "Pay in 30 days" and to pay in 3 instalments, all securely supported by Klarna.Price includes UK postage. Worldwide shipping is also available, please ask for a cost. We wish to ensure all our customers are happy with their purchases and offer a full no quibble return policy for all items returned within 14 days. We ask that returns are notified within 7 days where possible. Return postage is the buyer's responsibility in terms of cost and safeguarding the item in transit.In the unlikely event any damage has occurred during shipping please advise as soon as possible and within 2 days of receipt at the latest. If you cannot inspect the item within those 2 days please just let us know.Follow us on Instagram @thefancyfox_antiquesHeight is 14cm (5.5inches)
Width is 8.3cm (3.3inches)
Depth is 7cm (2.8inches)