Bow Porcelain Figure Dancing Shepherdess C.1754-1765 Ex-bradshaw

Name: Bow Porcelain Figure Dancing Shepherdess C.1754-1765 Ex-bradshaw
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1144096
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by The Fancy Fox

Description

A fine Bow porcelain figure of the Dancing Shepherdess with an adorable little lamb at her feet. Wearing a cream and lilac hat, blue and yellow bodice and blouse with red ribbons on her sleeves, a white skirt with delicate puce painted flowers and finished with yellow shoes with red ribbons. Stood on a simple base with a few scattered flowers, c.1754-1765.

Provenance: Peter Bradshaw collection and illustrated in "Bow Porcelain Figures" by Bradshaw, colour plate X, reference B115, also page 177. (The Boy Shepherd Piper illustrated alongside is also available). Also the C P Neve Collection.

It measures 14cm (5 1/2") high and 6.3cm (2 1/2") wide by 7cm (2 3/4") deep.

In good condition display condition: she has been repaired at the waist and the repair line crosses the right wrist also. A small amount of professional restoration to the left hand. Minor handling wear with the enamels still nice and bright.

Physical Dimensions

Height

14cm (5.51")

Width

6.3cm (2.48")

Depth

7cm (2.76")

Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1144096

Dealers Internal Reference

FA1829

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Description

A fine Bow porcelain figure of the Dancing Shepherdess with an adorable little lamb at her feet.

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Wearing a cream and lilac hat, blue and yellow bodice and blouse with red ribbons on her sleeves, a white skirt with delicate puce painted flowers and finished with yellow shoes with red ribbons.

The Fancy Fox

Stood on a simple base with a few scattered flowers, c.1754-1765.

fig 1. Bow Porcelain Figure Dancing Shepherdess c.1754-1765 Ex-Bradshaw — fig 1. Bow Porcelain Figure Dancing Shepherdess C.1754-1765 Ex-bradshaw

Provenance: Peter Bradshaw collection and illustrated in "Bow Porcelain Figures" by Bradshaw, colour plate X, reference B115, also page 177. (The Boy Shepherd Piper illustrated alongside is also available). Also the C P Neve Collection.

fig 2. Bow Porcelain Figure Dancing Shepherdess c.1754-1765 Ex-Bradshaw — fig 2. Bow Porcelain Figure Dancing Shepherdess C.1754-1765 Ex-bradshaw

It measures 14cm (5 1/2") high and 6.3cm (2 1/2") wide by 7cm (2 3/4") deep.

In good condition display condition: she has been repaired at the waist and the repair line crosses the right wrist also. A small amount of professional restoration to the left hand. Minor handling wear with the enamels still nice and bright.