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Royal Worcester French Fisher Girl, James Hadley, D. 1888.
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Royal Worcester French Fisher Girl, James Hadley, D. 1888.

19th century
Sold 3 January 2025 · Philip Carrol Antiques
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Royal Worcester porcelain figure, the French fisher girl, dated 1888. Finely modelled by James Hadley, as a young girl walking bare foot along a pebbled beach, wearing a calf length skirt, painted with seaweed, and carrying a large basket.

She stands before a pillar, inscribed by the modeller ‘Hadley’.

Decorated in ‘blush ivory’, with pastel shaded enamels, and gilt.

Puce printed and impressed factory marks, and model number ‘1202’. Date code for 1888.

Height – 44 cm, 17 3/8”.

Diameter – 18.5 cm, 7 1/4”.

Condition – Typical minor wear to the gilding. Otherwise in excellent condition. No restoration.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Royal Worcester Porcelain Figure to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
18.5cm (7.28")
Depth
18.5cm (7.28")
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SA1096158
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Royal Worcester porcelain figure, the French fisher girl, dated 1888.
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Finely modelled by James Hadley, as a young girl walking bare foot along a pebbled beach, wearing a calf length skirt, painted with seaweed, and carrying a large basket.
Philip Carrol Antiques
fig 1. An ivory-coloured porcelain figurine of a fisher girl standing on a rocky base, wearing a cap and holding a basket.
fig 1. Royal Worcester French Fisher Girl, James Hadley, D. 1888.

She stands before a pillar, inscribed by the modeller ‘Hadley’.

Decorated in ‘blush ivory’, with pastel shaded enamels, and gilt.

Puce printed and impressed factory marks, and model number ‘1202’. Date code for 1888.

Height – 44 cm, 17 3/8”.

Diameter – 18.5 cm, 7 1/4”.

Condition – Typical minor wear to the gilding. Otherwise in excellent condition. No restoration.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Royal Worcester Porcelain Figure to the 19th Century.

Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
18.5cm (7.28")
Depth
18.5cm (7.28")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1096158
Philip Carrol Antiques
Philip Carrol Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2017

Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Philip Carrol Antiques Profile Page

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Royal Worcester French Fisher Girl, James Hadley, D. 1888.

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An ivory-coloured porcelain figurine of a fisher girl standing on a rocky base, wearing a cap and holding a basket.
Royal Worcester French fisher girl, James Hadley, d. 1888.
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An ivory-coloured porcelain figurine of a fisher girl standing on a rocky base, wearing a cap and holding a basket.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • Object[Figurines & Statues]
  • Period19th century
  • Style[Victorian]
  • Material[Porcelain, Ceramic]
  • Colour[Ivory, Cream]
  • MotifsFigural sculpture, Naturalistic rocky base, Hand-painted details
  • SizeH 44 cm (17 in) x W 18.5 cm (7 in) x D 18.5 cm (7 in)

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Victorian aesthetic porcelain embraced naturalistic forms and unglazed or tinted finishes. James Hadley was a principal modeller at Royal Worcester whose innovative designs and skilled sculpting significantly shaped the factorys artistic output during the late nineteenth century.

These figures were typically crafted from fine porcelain or parian ware, utilising slip casting or hand-modelling techniques. Details were often hand-painted with subtle enamel tints and gilded accents before being fired at high temperatures.

Authentic pieces feature factory stamped backstamps and registration numbers corresponding to the year of production. Hand-modelled examples often display incised artist initials or numbers underneath the base alongside the impressed crescent or crown marks.

Position the piece on a prominent surface such as a mantelpiece, console table, or enclosed bookcase where it can be appreciated as a focal point. Pair it with minimalist contemporary decor to highlight its intricate historical craftsmanship.

Keep porcelain out of direct sunlight to prevent fading of hand-painted pigments and avoid abrasive cleaners. Dust gently with a soft, dry brush and handle only by sturdy structural areas to prevent damage to delicate extremities.
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