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Royal Worcester Wind Maidens Porcelain Figures by James Hadley, C. 1865–1878
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Royal Worcester Wind Maidens Porcelain Figures by James Hadley, C. 1865–1878

19th century
For Sale by Ritas Bazaar
Description

A rare matched pair of Royal Worcester glazed Parian porcelain figures designed by James Hadley as the iconic “Before the Wind” and “Against the Wind” maidens. These sculptural figures embody Victorian movement through flowing drapery and expressive posture, marking a high point of Worcester figural art.

Hadley’s revolutionary modelling approach in the 1860s introduced natural motion and emotional presence into porcelain sculpture. The dramatic fabric folds and balanced composition of this pair are classic features of this artistic period.

Finished in an exceptionally rare pastel pink and rich green colour scheme, these figures represent a short-lived decorative experiment seldom found today. Gilt-rimmed marbled bases indicate superior decorative quality.

Early impressed Worcester factory marks without letter codes place production firmly within the earlier phase of Hadley’s work.

Highly expressive Hadley modelling combined with this unusually bold pastel colour scheme makes this pair considerably rarer and more collectible.

Dimensions

Pink dress figure: Weight 728 g; height 28.7 cm; width 12 cm; depth 10.3 cm

Green dress figure: Weight 748 g; height 26.5 cm; width 11.5 cm; depth 10.4 cm

Condition

A small chip to the rim of the base on the pink figure. The green figure in excellent condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
26.5cm (10.43")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Declaration

Ritas Bazaar has dated these Royal Worcester Porcelain Figurines to the Victorian era.

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SA1194851
Dealers Internal Reference
B1628
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A rare matched pair of Royal Worcester glazed Parian porcelain figures designed by James Hadley as the iconic “Before the Wind” and “Against the Wind” maidens.
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These sculptural figures embody Victorian movement through flowing drapery and expressive posture, marking a high point of Worcester figural art.
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fig 1. A pair of Victorian Royal Worcester porcelain figures depicting draped maidens with pink and green dresses standing on circular bases.
fig 1. Royal Worcester Wind Maidens Porcelain Figures by James Hadley, C. 1865–1878

Hadley’s revolutionary modelling approach in the 1860s introduced natural motion and emotional presence into porcelain sculpture. The dramatic fabric folds and balanced composition of this pair are classic features of this artistic period.

fig 2. A pair of Victorian Royal Worcester porcelain figures depicting draped maidens with pink and green dresses standing on circular bases.
fig 2. Royal Worcester Wind Maidens Porcelain Figures by James Hadley, C. 1865–1878

Finished in an exceptionally rare pastel pink and rich green colour scheme, these figures represent a short-lived decorative experiment seldom found today. Gilt-rimmed marbled bases indicate superior decorative quality.

fig 3. A pair of Victorian Royal Worcester porcelain figures depicting draped maidens with pink and green dresses standing on circular bases.
fig 3. Royal Worcester Wind Maidens Porcelain Figures by James Hadley, C. 1865–1878

Early impressed Worcester factory marks without letter codes place production firmly within the earlier phase of Hadley’s work.

Highly expressive Hadley modelling combined with this unusually bold pastel colour scheme makes this pair considerably rarer and more collectible.

fig 4. A pair of Victorian Royal Worcester porcelain figures depicting draped maidens with pink and green dresses standing on circular bases.
fig 4. Royal Worcester Wind Maidens Porcelain Figures by James Hadley, C. 1865–1878

Dimensions

Pink dress figure: Weight 728 g; height 28.7 cm; width 12 cm; depth 10.3 cm

Green dress figure: Weight 748 g; height 26.5 cm; width 11.5 cm; depth 10.4 cm

Condition

A small chip to the rim of the base on the pink figure. The green figure in excellent condition.

Height
26.5cm (10.43")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Date of Manufacture

Ritas Bazaar has dated these Royal Worcester Porcelain Figurines to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1194851
Dealers Internal Ref
B1628
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A pair of Victorian Royal Worcester porcelain figures depicting draped maidens with pink and green dresses standing on circular bases.
Royal Worcester Wind Maidens Porcelain Figures by James Hadley, c. 1865–1878
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Produced during the 19th century, Royal Worcester porcelain figures often depicted classical, allegorical, or rustic subjects, sculpted by artists such as James Hadley during the Victorian era.

Victorian figurines were typically cast from soft-paste or bone china porcelain, hand-painted with overglaze enamel pigments, and finished with gilt accents before firing.

Authentic pieces feature stamped or impressed factory marks on the underside, often incorporating a circular printed mark with dots or Roman numerals indicating the date of manufacture, alongside hand-painted details.

Displaying a pair of porcelain figures on a mantelpiece, inside a glass cabinet, or upon a sideboard introduces historical ceramic craftsmanship to contemporary or traditional interiors.

Dust the figures gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding water or chemical cleansers that may compromise overglaze enamelling or gilt highlights.
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