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Royal Worcester Large Porcelain Figure “The Bather Surprised”, Shot Enamel, 1906
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Royal Worcester Large Porcelain Figure “The Bather Surprised”, Shot Enamel, 1906

1900 - 1920
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A large Worcester porcelain figure “The Bather Surprised”, model 486, finished in the rare Shot Enamel. The model entered production in 1875 (shown at the Paris Exhibition, 1878) after Thomas Brock’s 1868 marble Salmacis, modelled and exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1869; Royal Worcester acquired the original and reproduction rights. The factory reissued the form c.1900–1906 with the Shot Enamel surface to achieve a refined bronze-and-gold appearance. Printed mark WORCESTER SHOT ENAMEL. The technique creates a delicate grain across the glaze, adding texture and depth.

Collecting note: an exhibition-grade Worcester figure with scarce Shot Enamel finish, desirable for scale, finish and condition.

Dimensions: Height 39.8 cm; width 30 cm; depth 17.5 cm; weight 2.645 kg.

Condition: Perfect condition without any damage or restoration.

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

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Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Royal Worcester Porcelain Figurine to the 1910s.

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A large Worcester porcelain figure “The Bather Surprised”, model 486, finished in the rare Shot Enamel. The model entered production in 1875 (shown at the Paris Exhibition, 1878) after Thomas Brock’s 1868 marble Salmacis, modelled and exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1869; Royal Worcester acquired the original and reproduction rights. The factory reissued the form c.1900–1906 with the Shot Enamel surface to achieve a refined bronze-and-gold appearance. Printed mark WORCESTER SHOT ENAMEL. The technique creates a delicate grain across the glaze, adding texture and depth.
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Collecting note: an exhibition-grade Worcester figure with scarce Shot Enamel finish, desirable for scale, finish and condition.
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fig 1. An Edwardian Royal Worcester porcelain figure depicting a classical female bather leaning against a tree trunk, rendered in cream porcelain with gold shot enamel drapery.
fig 1. Royal Worcester Large Porcelain Figure “The Bather Surprised”, Shot Enamel, 1906

Dimensions: Height 39.8 cm; width 30 cm; depth 17.5 cm; weight 2.645 kg.

Condition: Perfect condition without any damage or restoration.

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Royal Worcester Porcelain Figurine to the 1910s.

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Archive I An Edwardian Royal Worcester porcelain figure depicting a classical female bather leaning against a tree trunk, rendered in cream porcelain with gold shot enamel drapery.

Royal Worcester Large Porcelain Figure “The Bather Surprised”, Shot Enamel, 1906

Archive II An Edwardian Royal Worcester porcelain figure depicting a classical female bather leaning against a tree trunk, rendered in cream porcelain with gold shot enamel drapery. View II
Archive III An Edwardian Royal Worcester porcelain figure depicting a classical female bather leaning against a tree trunk, rendered in cream porcelain with gold shot enamel drapery. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian Royal Worcester porcelain figure depicting a classical female bather leaning against a tree trunk, rendered in cream porcelain with gold shot enamel drapery. View IV
Archive V An Edwardian Royal Worcester porcelain figure depicting a classical female bather leaning against a tree trunk, rendered in cream porcelain with gold shot enamel drapery. View V
Archive VI An Edwardian Royal Worcester porcelain figure depicting a classical female bather leaning against a tree trunk, rendered in cream porcelain with gold shot enamel drapery. View VI
Archive VII An Edwardian Royal Worcester porcelain figure depicting a classical female bather leaning against a tree trunk, rendered in cream porcelain with gold shot enamel drapery. View VII
Archive VIII An Edwardian Royal Worcester porcelain figure depicting a classical female bather leaning against a tree trunk, rendered in cream porcelain with gold shot enamel drapery. View VIII
Archive IX An Edwardian Royal Worcester porcelain figure depicting a classical female bather leaning against a tree trunk, rendered in cream porcelain with gold shot enamel drapery. View IX
Archive X An Edwardian Royal Worcester porcelain figure depicting a classical female bather leaning against a tree trunk, rendered in cream porcelain with gold shot enamel drapery. View X
Archive XI An Edwardian Royal Worcester porcelain figure depicting a classical female bather leaning against a tree trunk, rendered in cream porcelain with gold shot enamel drapery. View XI
Archive XII An Edwardian Royal Worcester porcelain figure depicting a classical female bather leaning against a tree trunk, rendered in cream porcelain with gold shot enamel drapery. View XII
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An Edwardian Royal Worcester porcelain figure depicting a classical female bather leaning against a tree trunk, rendered in cream porcelain with gold shot enamel drapery.
Royal Worcester Large Porcelain Figure “The Bather Surprised”, Shot Enamel, 1906
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An Edwardian Royal Worcester porcelain figure depicting a classical female bather leaning against a tree trunk, rendered in cream porcelain with gold shot enamel drapery.
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Royal Worcester shot enamel figures from the Edwardian period feature subtle metallic glazes applied over ivory or blush porcelain, depicting classical and figurative subjects.

These figures were cast in fine porcelain, fired, and painted using metallic oxide glazes applied in delicate layers to achieve a shimmering effect upon final firing.

Authentic pieces display a printed Royal Worcester factory mark on the base, often accompanied by date codes and impressed model numbers.

A classical porcelain sculpture works well as a focal point on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or within a glass display cabinet to accentuate its detailed craft.

Clean porcelain using a dry, soft-bristled brush or a lint-free cloth, avoiding water or chemical cleaners that could damage gilded or enamelled surfaces.
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